Primary teaching has been my career aim since work experience week, in Year ten. Since then, teaching has been the only profession that I am interested in. The part of teaching that makes me want to do it for the rest of my life, is that every day would be completely different.
I am currently studying Childhood and Family Studies and Education Studies, at the University of Wolverhampton. The course has taught me a vast amount of information, all relevant to teaching in a Primary setting. One module that I found most relevant to expanding my teaching knowledge is ‘Understanding Curriculum’, for which I critiqued and analysed the Key Stage One Literacy curriculum. Another key module, included me undertaking a placement in a primary school to help further my professional and ethical development. I am currently working on my research project, which will research the ‘Attitudes to learning at Key Stage 1’. …show more content…
I have found staying in one school very useful, as it has allowed me to be trusted to teach small groups of children - something that may not have happened if I had kept entering different placements as a new addition. Furthermore, it has resulted in me building a relationship with a primary school; something that could be very beneficial when looking for work. Also, having a network with teachers and teaching assistants has also developed my knowledge, with them discussing openly what working in a school full time is really like. Along with my education, my work experience has taught me the practical skills that are required for a teaching. It has also helped with my confidence as, before doing so, the idea of teaching and managing a group of children seemed a hard
I am currently studying Childhood and Family Studies and Education Studies, at the University of Wolverhampton. The course has taught me a vast amount of information, all relevant to teaching in a Primary setting. One module that I found most relevant to expanding my teaching knowledge is ‘Understanding Curriculum’, for which I critiqued and analysed the Key Stage One Literacy curriculum. Another key module, included me undertaking a placement in a primary school to help further my professional and ethical development. I am currently working on my research project, which will research the ‘Attitudes to learning at Key Stage 1’. …show more content…
I have found staying in one school very useful, as it has allowed me to be trusted to teach small groups of children - something that may not have happened if I had kept entering different placements as a new addition. Furthermore, it has resulted in me building a relationship with a primary school; something that could be very beneficial when looking for work. Also, having a network with teachers and teaching assistants has also developed my knowledge, with them discussing openly what working in a school full time is really like. Along with my education, my work experience has taught me the practical skills that are required for a teaching. It has also helped with my confidence as, before doing so, the idea of teaching and managing a group of children seemed a hard