A Day In The Life Of An Associate Professor Of Special Education At The Ohio State University
A typical day for this Associate Professor of Special Education at The Ohio State University involves a mix of teaching preparation ("creating a plan for class," grading, presentations), committee work, advising graduate students, and research activities including "recruiting participants, analyzing data, or writing on publication." The professional prioritizes protected time for writing and emails to start the day, highlighting the balance between teaching, mentorship, and research in this role.
Higher Education, Research, Teaching, Mentoring, Curriculum Development
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Carly Blustein Gilson
Associate Professor of Special Education
The Ohio State University
University of Florida, 2010
Boston College, M.Ed. in Secondary English Education (g. 2011); Vanderbilt University, Ph.D. in Special Education (g. 2017)
Creative Writing, Journalism
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Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Professor Carly's daily routine involves a mix of teaching preparation (creating lesson plans, grading assignments, preparing presentations), administrative tasks (committee meetings, email correspondence), and research activities (meeting with graduate students, conducting research, writing publications).
2. She emphasizes the importance of dedicated, uninterrupted time for writing and planning at the beginning of the day to maintain focus and productivity.
3. Her role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, demonstrating the diverse nature of a career in higher education, particularly in special education.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of your role look like?
No, two days are the same. Sometimes I work from home, and sometimes I work on campus. I'll describe the days I work on campus.
Typically, I get to work and try to have some protected time in the morning where I can write and answer emails and schedule any meetings. This allows me to focus on getting a fresh start for the day.
Much like any teacher, I have to create a plan for my class. Usually, I'm getting ready for a class that's happening once or twice a week. I might be grading assignments or preparing a presentation for class.
Then, I have various committee meetings throughout the day. I also advise graduate students pursuing Masters or PhDs, meeting with them one-to-one to discuss their coursework and research ideas.
I also have ongoing research project meetings with members of my research team. We discuss recruiting participants, analyzing data, or writing publications.