Giving a child the foundational knowledge and the skills that they will use for the rest of their lives is an amazing gift. I know that education is one of the most important things we can impart to the younger generation. From a very young age I have been interested in a career based around children and in education. I have 2 younger brothers aged 10 and 4. Knowing you made such a positive contribution to a child's life fascinates me. Throughout my brothers lives I have helped develop their skills and encouraged them both to learn new things and will continue to do so as they both begin to grow older. I value the satisfaction and sense of achievement gained in teaching children new skills and I'd love to carry on. This is one of the main reasons for me wanting to study Education …show more content…
Each day brought a new challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed my placement here, and I saw a huge difference in some of the children who weren't as developed as the others and knowing that I had made a positive contribution to that made me smile and think to myself 'wow I did that' and I couldn't think of a better feeling. I also volunteered for a 2 week placement in a primary school, working with children aged between 5 and 10. Which again I shadowed teaching staff. Both placements allowed me to gain a number of new skills and also helped me to strengthen my weaker ones. I have always been proud of the fact that I am a good listener and am a well organised person.
Going into these professional settings and knowing I was taking part in a career that I have always dreamed of, made my confidence escalate. I have realised the importance of work related learning. I have gained much knowledge from hands on experience working with children.
I am able to work independently and also as part of a team, this came apparent to me during my work experience where I also used the skills needed to be a teacher such as organisation