Final Class Reflection

I am ready to take the next step in my academic and career planning. As mentioned, I will be starting the Elementary Education program in a couple of weeks, and I am so excited. I am looking forward to learning the things I need to know to be able to help young children learn about the world around them, and become lifelong learners.
As I reflect on this semester, and this class in particular, I realize that I have learned a lot. I’ve always known that I wanted to be a teacher, but the activities and assignments that I completed in this class solidified my decision in stone.
I really enjoyed the informational interview and job shadow that was required. These two experiences helped me realize that I’m going into a career that I’m really going to enjoy. While doing the informational interview, I was able to see the passion that Mrs. Poulsen had for teaching, and how much she loved her job, even when it is hard.
But the job shadow, where I was actually able to go in and see a teacher in action made me so excited to be in Mr. Richins’ position as a teacher. I loved watching him with his students and the interaction between them. I was able to see a teacher who had control over his class and get a few ideas on classroom organization and discipline.
The one assignment that I drug my feet on thinking it was going to be a waste of time but wasn’t, was the assessment review through the ACC. To tell you the truth, I really didn’t want to do it, but did it anyway and I was so surprised when I went to the meeting.
After meeting with my group and going over the two assessments we took, I was convinced that I am going into the correct field of work. On both the MBTI report and the SII report some kind of teaching was at the top of the list for best careers. I loved having these two assessments back up my decision to become a teacher. And I believe that these assessments are something that should be taken by all new freshmen coming into college, and also before declaring a major. I think they would be so helpful to anyone having a hard time deciding on which direction they want to go.
I feel so lucky to have stumbled onto this class. I have learned a great deal about myself and my future career. I also want to say thank you to you, Professor Haynes for being there to be a guide through this course and being a very positive voice throughout everything.