The job, the career. And it begins!

We study to learn, to create a stepping stone to our career. We chose our career based on a number of influences. Hopefully it is because of a love of the job. A passion that drives us, a little whisper telling us this is what we are supposed to do. But it's not always the case. 

I remember my first education lecture at university.  One of the first questions asked was why people chose to study teaching. There were a number of answers but the most overwhelming answer was 'for the holidays'.

To be perfectly honest,  I didn't think much of it at the time. But after a number of professional experiences and a number of professional conversations with peers and mentors I have grown more and more shocked by the answer. For me, it isn't, nor has the appeal of teaching ever been the holidays. It's about the time spent in the classroom,  not away from it.
These reflections to, these thoughts are becoming more regular and more passionate for me.  And this is how I know. I know this is the profession for me.

On top of that is another aspect that often goes with any profession. And that is the specifics of any job. The things that become second nature. That may not be thought about and you don't realise how specific they are until you're speaking to someone outside of the profession. I find this very interesting.

Because only 3 and a half years ago I had very little idea about teaching. Now, I am ready to start my career and am extremely confident standing in front of a classroom. I didn't completely believe I would ever get to this point.  Where the excitement of teaching far outweighs the nerves.  But it is one of the greatest feelings!

This unit has taught me many things, but I think the greatest has been the understanding and the importance of reflection in teaching.  Without reflection we can not grow as learners, so how can we help others grow? This unit has been a complete and utter joy to be a part of and I am so grateful that it has fallen at the end of my degree. It is one I will remember with very fond memories

Thank you..