As semester 2 is well underway it is useful for me to reflect back to semester 1 to analyse and evaluate how I have developed in my personal learning as well as the professional development that has been made.

Over the course of semester 1 I studied two core modules – Values (self, society and the profession) and Working together. These two modules abled me to appreciate and understand the relevance of having your own values and beliefs influencing in the profession but also having insight into other professions and how they can impact upon your own daily working.

A key moment in semester 1 that impacted my opinion and of my own professional development was during my research for my Values module assignment. I read a journal entry from 1854 by Margaret Douglass. In this journal it informed me of the struggle of Margaret Douglass when she attempted to teach black children basic education and was arrested for violating Virginia Law. This had a great impact on me as that point in time is a total contrast to our standard regulations for becoming a teacher.

Overall I have found that my experiences and learning during semester 1 has developed me professionally as well as personally. Through the use of reflection I have been able to analyse and evaluate how each person has a different set of values and beliefs and that this will impact upon each profession. Especially for me the teaching profession and how I will develop as a teacher through University and well into my future teaching career.