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The purpose of this reflection is to tell the story of the author's career transition towards the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) and engagement in issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in education. Using the methodology of critical reflection (Brookfield, 2017), couched within an examination of disorienting dilemmas as described in transformative learning theories (Mezirow, 2000), I will explore how the lens of personal experience can be a valuable as educators strive to find authentic ways to grapple with the critical issues we face in education in general, and the field of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) specifically. It is my hope that by reading this, others will be inspired to reflect on what they as individuals can bring to the table to create educational spaces conducive to belonging for both students and educators alike.
Laura R. Chapman (Mon,) studied this question.