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I have applied to study Primary Education
because I would love to pass on the knowledge I have been given onto others. I
have chosen to study to become a Primary school teacher as I have always
admired and looked up to my teachers and I would strive to pass on my knowledge
such as they did to me, to the next generation. The biggest inspiration for me
was my year six teachers who made each lesson fun and interesting which made it
easier to take in the information and remember it.
Since leaving my old primary school I have
returned to help on many occasions. More recently, I have completed two weeks
of work experience in a year three classroom. In addition to this I also helped
out in a year seven Science class at my secondary school where I got to help out
with experiments as well as being paired with a student to help them with their
work, as well as leading and taking part in group activities in tutor time.
The opportunity to complete work experience
in a primary school has helped to make my mind up that this profession was the
right one for me. I had the chance to build my confidence by leading activities
in various lessons with a variety of student groups and ability levels, helping
me to be more patient and understanding towards the students. It also helped me
to recognise when students needed help and when to offer my assistance in the
most appropriate way, picking up on non-verbal cues and signals. While being at
the primary school I got to read to the children, I also got shown the plans
and what needs to be put in each plan. I had the opportunity to work one to one
with multiple children giving them the extra help they needed in some subjects.
With some of the activities the children got very excited and I had to help
control the volume and behaviour in the classroom.
In Post 16 I am studying Travel and
Tourism, Sociology, Media and Film studies, a wide range of subjects which
allows me to expand my knowledge in lots of different areas. I'm enjoying the
creativity of Media as I get to let my imagination run wild with ideas for our
videos and practical assignments. I have enjoyed learning how to use new
equipment and I have adapted ways to study and develop skills which are good
for me such as colour coding and brainstorms.
After getting a range of experience in both
secondary and primary schools with different aged groups I have decided that I
am better suited to working with primary school students. I think this is the
perfect age range for me as they are so willing to learn new things. During my work
experience I got to see how much the students enjoyed learning while doing
different activities I think this is where some of my hobbies could be
incorporated to keep lessons fun and interesting for them such as creating
videos, art displays and hands on activities such as conscience alley. From
speaking to some of the teachers at both types of schools it is evident that
there are a lot of hours needed to be put in after the school day for
preparation and planning for the upcoming lessons as well as marking; I feel I
could rise to the challenge of this and keeping up to date with other
responsibilities within the school community. While in 6th form I
have adapted to doing my coursework for deadlines and revising when possible
but still having time for my family and friends.
During my work experience I was able to
read to groups of children and I was amazed at how captivated they were by the
story. I have good numeracy and literacy skills and enjoy a variety of other
subjects. I am comfortable leading activities and working with new people. I'm
a good communicator and a hard worker, a good team player which I have
developed from doing sports over the years. I enjoy working with children as
they look up to the older generation with a thirst for knowledge.
I'm looking forward to expanding my
knowledge and learning how to teach to a class with children with different
abilities and needs.
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