September 20, 2018
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So today we participated in a very insightful group activity within out Values Module. The class was split into four groups and each group was given an envelope that contained a selection of stationary materials. Each tables pack contained different materials, some groups having more than others. We were then asked to discuss in our […] Continue reading
September 20, 2018
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Comments Off on Stereotyping and Structural Inequalities
When you think of teachers most people have that stereotype of “they don’t do much”, “They play all day” and the most common one “Teachers get lots of holidays!”. These are exactly that…stereotypes! I have occasionally thought about the stereotypes teachers have but I had never, until attending this lecture, thought about other stereotypes from […] Continue reading
September 19, 2018
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Comments Off on A Lesson in Structural Inequalities
Yesterday I realised a some-what hard hitting truth that I thought I already knew. Personal bias is everywhere. It is as instinctual in humans as our sense of survival. Whether we like to admit it or not, favouritism is more present in our lives than we would like to admit. Be it a favourite friend […] Continue reading
September 14, 2018
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I have always wanted to be a Primary teacher because I believe every child deserves a fair start in life and has the potential to succeed. I want to help each child build their confidence and find their own voice, as I have. I want to give pupils the keys to unlock their learning, the […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Why would I like to be a teacher? I would love to become a teacher to change and inspire young lives, no matter the age and stage of development. When I was in Primary 5 and Primary 7 myself, I had a teacher who I looked up to, who I knew I could trust and …
September 13, 2018
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From a very young age, I have always had an ambition of being the main inspirational role to those younger than me. This feeling came from being an eldest sibling of four and having that constant mature and responsible role wherever I went and whatever I did. Mainly, by sitting with my younger siblings after […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Throughout my teenage years growing up in school, I was always unaware and unsure of the career path that I desired to follow. Despite this, I always knew I had a keen interest and passion when it came to working alongside children. A career in teaching was always a thought at the back of my […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on ‘Mum’s’ the word
Until about a year ago, I had no idea what I wanted to be or even who I wanted to be when I ‘grow up’. Its a difficult position to be in, not knowing where you want to go in life, everyday you look for little things to inspire you, suggesting that you will be …
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on Teaching: Breaking the stigma
Throughout my time in education, I have always noticed a distinct lack of male role models. In my early years my father was my idol; everything he did seemed amazing to me. Whether it was his vast music collection or his suits and ties he wore to work I saw my Dad as the coolest […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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I teach because it gives me the chance to help develop a pupils education. It allows me to be a part of their learning experience and make new memories. Becoming a teacher means that I get to prepare fun and creative lessons, which will hopefully open the pupils eyes into different pathways as they start […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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It all started in primary 5, early I know, but since then I have been passionate and determined about becoming a teacher. In primary school creativity and the arts were my strengths, I struggled more with the academic side such as maths and literacy and required some extra support. The teacher didn’t take into account […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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From a very young age I instinctively knew that I wanted to be a primary school teacher. Some of my earliest memories are from my second year of nursery school in which I helped the children who were just slightly younger than me to paint and draw, and also often I read books to them. […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on Why do I want to be a teacher?
There are so many reasons why I want to devote my career to the role of an educator. I ultimately believe that a career in education is one of the most important functions performed within our culture. Teachers have the ability to improve the world by constantly helping broaden children’s minds, so that they can […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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An educator can simply be defined as someone who is dedicated to delivering an understanding of different subjects and values to their pupils. However, I believe the role of a teacher in the 21st century has evolved into so much more than this. A teacher must be passionate about their role and should encourage pupils […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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After leaving school with grades for University but no guidance in that direction, I found myself wandering aimlessly from one form of employment to another. Bank worker, assistant paralegal, temp, lab technician to name but a few! Eventually I entered into the care field running a Homeless Unit and working in a locked Residential Childrens […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on Why I chose to become a primary teacher
The first comment I always get when I tell someone I want to teach primary school is “Wow, good luck with that! That is my worst nightmare.” or “That’s a great choice, you’ll have so much free time! Think of all those summer holidays.” But for me, it came down to the possible impact could …
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on Why Education? A Roundabout Journey.
——Pass the parcel—— Guiltily, my initial choice to study Education in December 2017 was not built on the foundations they perhaps should have been. Integral values like a love for children or a desire to give something back to the community were not at the forefront of my mind. Instead, my UCAS application had […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on To teach or not to teach?
During my years at school I quickly realised that teachers had a large impact on my school experience. One teacher in particular inspired me, during my primary years, to want to teach children. She always encouraged me to do my best and reach my full potential, which showed me the type of teacher I aspire […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on Teaching Insporation
My school experience was a valuable and positive introduction to education which promoted a love of learning. Primary school is a defining period in the development of young people. It is an opportunity for communities to come together to provide the education that can instill young people’s confidence, success, responsibilities and effectiveness, as outlined in […] Continue reading
September 13, 2018
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Comments Off on A lifetime in education
To me, becoming a primary teacher was always the path I was walking on. I can still remember a task in second year Social Education in which we had to research our dream job, then make a poster on it. Our guidance teacher stressed to us that when we left sixth year, she would not […] Continue reading
