And that, was that...
Am done. My 2007 UTS year is over. Nice.
Half way through degree. Nice.
Am 3 subjects ahead of the standard offering. Nice.
Though another 2 years to go. Seems like a while. Less nice.
I was trying to think about the most positive thing this year and the only one that really comes first to mind, was actually not at uni at all. It was standing in the doorway of the class next door to mine on one of my pracs. I was listening to a group of year 5 girls singing their little hearts out to Avril Lavgine's Girlfriend, accompanied by the music teacher on guitar.
It was the most adorable thing and actually reminded me that when kids have some kind of say in their own learning, they will connect to it, enjoy it and in turn, will be more likely to actually learn.
Contrast that with with one of my other prac schools, where the kids had to recite one of those old colonial ditties, that I had to sit through 20 years ago. In an increasingly globalising and technologically connected world, I just don't get that any more.
Makes me want my own system of schooling. A lot.
It's in the works...
Changing subjects and after weeks of torment, I did end up applying for honours. Somewhat to keep the option there, but I will think more about topics over the summer, but I am still trying to piece out how it fits into everything else.
But for me now, re-enrollment has opened, and I am off to look at timetabling / class options. Eh.
ps. As it's likely that you may be an inquiring and possibly future student reading this, and it's coming to that time of the year, I will soon look into the first year of next year's B.Ed (Primary) to provide you with a little insight about what to expect. Also (and more importantly) if you are thinking about moving into the teaching area, I will share a couple of factors that you might want to think about, to think about if the education field is a good decision for you for the next chunk of your life.
