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.
I love your passion and that your desire to be the best role model you can be, drives you. I'm looking forward to sharing the journey as we learn!
ReplyDeleteHi there. Thank you for your comment, I knew it was here somewhere but because I didn't usually come here before, I had trouble actually finding it! Anyway, it's amazing what experiences can do for people, the good and especially the negative. The negative ones teach you how not to be and why :) I'm still making my way round to other blogs...just have to get out of my one first! :)
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