Hey look!
This photograph was taken during our Week 2 Mindlab class. The Daily Post was here to help 'show-case' this course and how popular the course is seen by many educators. I truly hope, this opportunity is provided for others in this area in 2016 and beyond! I believe this is an opportunity which shouldn't be missed by other keen like-minded people. Pretty cool :)
Why am I here?
I have been on a journey for a little while now, to learn as much as I can about myself as a teacher and how I can uplift my teaching practice, therefore my teaching and learning pedagogy. Over the years, I have had the misfortune to witness a few things (thank goodness - a few!), oh and many, many wonderful awe-inspiring things, that have helped shaped who I want to be today. Questions I have often asked myself is, "Why am I here? Why am I teaching? Why am I still teaching?".
What makes me tick?
I have, from a young age, wanted to be a teacher therefore, one can assume, I've had the 'luck and fortune' to have had some great teachers during my schooling years, inspiring me to be just that. I have had the most inspiring role models who I have wanted to mimic, to be just like them.
Fast forward quite a few years, and I am here. I've been teaching for at least 20 years now and the education landscape has changed somewhat since I was at school, and even when I had first emerged as a fledgling teacher.
I am here working towards my Post Grad Certificate in Applied Practice. I am very lucky to have 2 friends also taking this journey who I am able to share ideas with and work out how I will put into practice ideas.
What makes me remember why I'm here?
I have my own children to remind me to be a better teacher, if not a better mum.
I have my students I teach, with their families supporting and encouraging them.
I have my colleagues who I look up to, admire and want to be a part of this 'inspirational world' and I have myself, who wants to be reflective, critical and inspiring about her teaching practices.
I have the belief 'I belong here' but if I want to stay here, I have to work hard to do so.