Module 12

This semester has really opened my eyes and I have learned a lot about becoming a teacher. I have always thought of how it would be to become a teacher but after taking this course and learning all of the material I realize that my initial thoughts may not be completely accurate. I realize that I will have my work cut out for me and I will do my best to be an effective teacher. Even after learning many scary facts about teaching, I still want to pursue teaching as my career. I think I will be able to keep up with the demands of the job. I will always try to keep my students interested and involved by trying different teaching styles to incorporate different learning abilities. It will be my duty to ensure every child in my classroom receives a fair and appropriate education. I will keep an open mind when it comes to educating children from diverse backgrounds. I now understand many of the legal aspects of teaching. I also know that I will have a legal and moral obligation to report any signs of abuse. I have learned about the kind of teacher that I am going to become and understand that classroom management is very important. I do, however, realize that many of my teaching techniques will improve after trial and error and actual teaching experiences.
In my opinion, I think that being a good student is very closely related to becoming a good teacher. I think if a person is a good student they have good time management skills and a good work ethic. Being a good student also shows that personal responsibility, to accomplish every task assigned, is of great importance. I know that even though school can sometimes be overwhelming, I still always try my hardest to accomplish everything that needs to be completed. Not only is a high GPA important to me but also I enjoy learning new things. The fact that I am a matured adult has helped me throughout my college career tremendously. I want to learn and do as well as I possibly can. This was not how I felt during my high school career, unfortunately. Maturity is a wonderful thing and I am glad that I finally realize what I want to become and how I will be able to do it. It is going to be a long road to travel, but I am sure with a lot of hard work I will be able to do it!