This course has taught me
to reflect on readings and viewings and connect it to my own practices and
experiences. Its been many years since I studied and the difference is now I have
practical experiences to draw on while learning. This has been a course that has
been timely and relevant.
A significant event has
been the response to my ARP from Nikki and Matt. It shows the me the new depth
of thinking and reflection I can now achieve with the benefit of age and
experience. As a uni student or studying travel in my 20s I would never engaged
in this type of learning and been able to reflect to such depth. It is
reaffirming that as a “mature” learner (is 43 mature?) my work can be use to lead others in following
courses. Have to say this have given me a whole new view of myself…
For me, I feel where I am
most interested in continuing to source learning and ideas through Twitter. I
think I am almost addicted and can’t wait for time on the holidays to filter
through all the stuff I have like for things to apply to my team/school. I am
excited about this way of developing myself as a teacher.
That's a great aha! moment Bec! And you deserve it - you only get out of BastowLSDA what yu put into it and you've put a whole lot of thinking into it. Well done!
ReplyDeleteTaking the time out our busy education lives to reflect on our own practice is so important. You really showed that you can grow as a teacher and leader when you give yourself this time. Like Nikki has said above, you put a lot into the course and the rewards have been great for you. I hope you feel like you can take charge of your learning from now and continue to grow for the benefit of your career, your school and the system.
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