Term One Reflection

Yay!!!! I have officially made my first term as a teacher, what a ride. I have experienced so many things. There were many highs and many lows but have learned a plethora of things and I am blessed with a wonderful group of kids. The thing that I have enjoyed the most is growing with my students. Nothing beats the relationships that you form with them, they love me unconditionally as I do them. I enjoy getting up everyday because I know, no matter what happens, I get to hang out with them. Things that I have found hard this term is getting started. University did not prepare me for the things that I encountered such as planning, resources, testing and working with low level children. I have had my victories which has given me faith in my ability, even when it doesn't seem so at the time. I have managed to transform a group of boys into responsible, caring and helpful young people. I have also taken children with low literacy skills to move up a stage or two. The thing that I will take from this term is this; building relationships is the most important part of teaching.