It is my last day at school today. The remainder of my time as a 'student' is really just admin, a few days at university, a week in a primary school. I'll hear whether I have 'passed' on the 29th June, but I am not expecting to fail.
As I wandered over to Pret for my morning tea (and today, an almond croissant as a treat) I suddenly felt very proud of what I have achieved and really glad that I can now (almost) say, 'I am a teacher'.
Friday, 27 May 2011
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Opening up
I've been feeling quite grumpy since I got back to the UK. It is a combination of having to leave Tim for four weeks and the prospect of starting back at the not-so-dream-school. But I had a bit of a revelation today. I don't know if that is because I forgot my memory stick at school so couldn't do any planning and therefore had some time for reflection or because I have just done a very uplifting yoga session on Yogaglo. Either way, my realisation is this: I need to recognise that the school and these kids are teaching me about myself. I need to be humble enough to accept that teaching, even if it feels uncomfortable. I have been on the defensive so far, but I think it's time to open up a bit and embrace the experience. Hopefully, it will leave me a more compassionate person, and teacher.
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