First quarter reflection

So today is the last day of my first quarter as a PGCE student. This term has taught me so much about teaching and learning, psychology, diversity, philosophy and even what a curriculum is.

Without saying it to loud I would regard this term more valuable than my 3 years of BSc in terms of what I have learnt about people and sociology, and how through just knowing more about others around us and understanding where they come from we can interact with others. I would not say my years of undergrad were a waste of time because I really do enjoy sciences but I feel that there has to be more to life.

I have not planned my whole life around becoming a teacher  but I  think I can confidently say that this is what I see myself in (forever). The idea that a teacher can have such a great influence in a childs life means that we often underestimate what power we actually have.

I am looking forward to next term and learning more about this sought-after profession! But first, a short break :)