Self-Reflection

My senior year is coming to an end and it has made me think about several things. Many things have changed.I remember my Freshmen year and how much I dreaded having a Childhood Development class. I was certain that I would never be a teacher. As I learned more and more about how children grow and interact, my interest in the Education field grew. My sophomore year, I was even more involved with the students. I volunteered at a pre-k class and there was no turning back from there.I loved  teaching kids and I loved watching me and looking for guidance with big curious eyes. Junior year came y and unfortunately I wasn't able to take my Childhood Development class until Senior year. Through out that year I took law enforcement and opened myself up to different career paths. My passion for teaching was still somewhere inside me, but I wasn't sure how I would follow what I wanted to do in life. A couple months later everything flipped turned upside down.  I never imagined I would live in Texas and follow an education course. I met with my counselor at Elgin High School and she asked to choose two electives. I saw the sheet and immediately chose Education and Training. Practicum in Education and Training has helped me grow in so many ways that I don't even know where to start. My passion for teaching was revealed through each and every activity I made. I found people with same interests and goals as me. We helped each other out through out the year. I definitely had a lot more hands on experiences in the classroom. I learned how to create lesson plans and figure out objectives. I learned how to deal with classroom management and child behaviors. I've been able to use creativity and imagination while at the pre-school and I feel like I've been useful. I've taught kids site words, manners and songs as well as many dances. I've taught these kids how to get along and fix problems on their own. I've been teaching them how to tie their shoes. I would've never known how much of a responsibility it takes to be a teacher. I want to reach my goal of becoming one even more. I see the effort it takes and the time it requires. It's a challenge but this class has prepared me for it. I joined T.A.F.E (Texas Association of Future Educators) and had a great time creating my own children's book and competing. I was able to see how important the role of a teacher really is. My course teacher has done so much for us to understand and really reach the ultimate goal of becoming a teacher. Her class is not easy, it's full of challenges, but trust me, everything is worth it at the end. I would recommend her class to anyone who seriously wants to work with children. I'll never forget all the hard work I put into this class and  how it has helped me even though I struggled at times, I'm convinced about what I'm choosing as a career and I'm experienced in it to a certain extent. For all of that, I'm forever grateful.