Why Do I Want To Be A Teacher?

No matter the task, i have always found enjoyment in making someones day that little bit easier. The rewarding feeling you get when you have helped someone stays with you. I have always imagined what it would be like to pursue a career where you are constantly consumed by this. Having family members in careers that are impacting peoples everyday lives has inspired me to choose a career path where i can do the same.

During my last year of High School, I took on a volunteering role at my old primary school’s athletics club. Every Thursday i would spend my time using my personal skills to teach the children something i loved.

Welcome to your WordPress eportfolio

Welcome to your ePortfolio. This is where you will document and share your professional thoughts and experiences over the course of your study at the University of Dundee and beyond that when you begin teaching. You have the control over what you want to make public and what you would rather keep on a password protected page.

The ePortfolio in the form of this WordPress blog allows you to pull in material from other digital sources:

You can pull in a YouTube video:

You can pull in a Soundcloud audio track:

You can upload an image or pull one in from Flickr or any other image sharing site.

Teacher, Lorraine Lapthorne conducts her class in the Grade Two room at the Drouin State School, Drouin, Victoria

You can just about pull in anything that you think will add substance and depth to your writing.