Reflections on My Journey to Becoming an Educator
Identify the level of education you wish to serve (early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school, adult).
My preferred level of education is early childhood or elementary. I’m interested in teaching pre-kindergarten through third grade. Young children are eager to learn, which makes teaching them simple. Children, like sponges, readily absorb what they are trained in and are willing to apply what they have learned(Bakken, Brown, & Downing, 2017).
Elaborate on your feelings about how the discussions in this course thus far match your qualities and characteristics to serve in the education field.
The discussion thus far in this course corresponds to my qualifications and characteristics for serving in the education field, as the pillars of character relate to my compassion and dedication. I aim to instill understanding, trust, and dependability in young students. I value diversity and am open to developing relationships with my students and parents. Additionally, I am always willing to collaborate with students, faculty, and parents to meet students’ needs and teach to their abilities.
Has your desire to become an educator increased or decreased since the beginning of this course, and what has sparked that change?
My desire to become an educator has increased since the beginning of this course, owing to my increased determination to do so. Learning about the pillars of character sparked my curiosity. It increased my eagerness to learn and build my portfolio in the classroom to provide the best education possible to my future students.
Reference
Bakken, L., Brown, N., & Downing, B. (2017). Early childhood education: The long-term benefits. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 31(2), 255-269.
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Reflections on My Journey to Becoming an Educator
A large part of being a responsible and evolving educator is becoming a “reflective practitioner.” This means educators must always take time to stop and reflect upon what they have done so they can identify areas in which to improve.
Before writing your journal entry, read Chapter 6: History of Schools in Education and Chapter 16: Succeeding in Your Teacher Education Program and Beyond in your Introduction to Teaching: Making a Difference in Student Learning textbook.
In this journal entry, you will reflect upon what has been discussed thus far in this course.
- Identify the level of education you wish to serve (early childhood, elementary, middle school, and high school, adult).
- Elaborate on your feelings about how the discussions in this course thus far match your qualities and characteristics to serve in the education field.
- Has your desire to become an educator increased or decreased since the beginning of this course, and what has sparked that change?