Professionalism In Education

Who am I as a professional?

Professionalism means having the skills and qualities that characterise a practising professional. It develops over time, and in the context of professional practice. Work experience, work placement and other forms of work-integrated learning at university can help students develop those skills in a professional context and make for a smoother transition to the world of employment.

(Griffith University, 2011, p, 5)

Introduction

Before I started the degree of Bachelor of Learning Management, I never contemplated who am I? Or who am I as a professional? I just saw myself as a mother, daughter, sister, wife and a child care educator. I never saw myself becoming a teacher (learning manager). Completing this degree

We scaffold students’ learning and in turn they use the knowledge and skills that they have developed during their years of education to guide them through the rest of their lives. As an educator I understand my accountability of the education of the students that will pass through my classroom. For this reason, I will engage in critical reflection to ensure awareness of balance between beliefs and ethical practices. When I am planning for my students, I will strive to set high, yet realistic goals for student success. I will communicate those high expectations to my students in positive ways. As a dedicated lifelong learner, I will be committed to the profession of teaching and to the advancement of my school, community, and students, this will be achieved by continuing to educate

I am always asking myself “what didn’t work?”, “How can I change that to make it work?” or “Wow that really worked but how can I improve on it?” Reflecting on my performances and the observations by both myself and my mentor teachers has helped me to determine areas I am able to improve on and how to further develop my practice as a teacher. Through reflecting on my actions and participating in various professional development courses, I have allowed myself to grow within my role as an early childhood teacher. Furthermore, I enjoy the numerous new ways that various resources and technologies can assist me developing my teaching style. By becoming a lifelong learner I will ensure that I give my students the skills that they will need in order to succeed in their schooling and