INTRODUCTION
This is a diary/portfolio of hope. It is going to act as a map for my teacher-training journey through the UWS for the next three semesters. Here, I am going to be inscribing my goals and how these goals going to be achieved, the ups and downs I experienced in the journey as well as the challenges overcame and roses I noticed, and smelled along the journey. I do believe the achievement of one’s dreams and goals in life will be very pleasing at the end of the journey, but it is not the trophy that matters most but the experiences and personal growth gained on the way.
I. PERSONAL INFORMATION
This section provides important background on my professional career.
Resume:
Why did I decide to become Teacher?
Personal Reflection
1. Why am I considering teaching as a career choice?
I have realised teaching or the sharing of knowledge with others to be the best way to learn while I will also be making money. Seemed to be the older one becomes the better one could be accepted in the profession as being, more learned, wise and patient.
2. What do I believe will be the most rewarding experience for you in your beginning career? The satisfaction of knowing that I have already stepped into the career I wanted to be and that to be an indispensable professional teacher depends on my attitude and willingness.
3. Two concerns or questions I have about the profession.
1. The improper discipline majority of young ones do have these days.
2. There are so many new teachers graduating these days. How long will it take me to get a job? Is it going to be easy?
Description of the course undertaken in University of Western Sydney (UWS): Master of Teaching (secondary) – This is three semester program. The qualification will enable to turn my IT undergraduate degree into a clearly signposted career path in teaching. And, as a Masters level qualification, it can help me progress more quickly to leadership positions in schools.
II. UNIVERISTY OF WESTERN SYDNEY (UWS), COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Description and supporting evidence of work conducted as part the Masters of Teaching of (Secondary) 2011 academic year.
Potential obstacles: I am a New Zealand citizen and hence do not qualified for any HECS. I do have to work to support myself, pay child support and help those in Africa.
Compulsory course commencement: there were three consecutive days of lectures and seminars: the 21, 22 and 23 of February. On the 21st the department provided us with a big lunch of various types of sand witches cut into triangular shapes.
First day of lectures: the marathon began with one big step towards the Promised Land ----.
Subjects enrolled: 1st Half-2011
COURSE COURSE NAME CODE UNIT NAME PERIOD STATUS CAMPUS DAY/EVENING SCHOOL
1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 101074 Professional Experience 1 1st Half ENROLLED Penrith DAY School of Education
1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 101398 Secondary Method 1A 1st Half ENROLLED Penrith DAY School of Education
1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 101399 Secondary Method 1B 1st Half ENROLLED Penrith DAY School of Education
1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 101639 Introduction to Teaching and Learning 1st Half ENROLLED Penrith DAY School of Education
1609 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 101642 Positive Learning Environments 1st Half ENROLLED Penrith DAY School of Education
Lectures/Tutorial timetable: I was able to squeeze all my lectures and tutorials in two-days – Mondays and Wednesdays.
Learning Outcomes: The things I have learned in each of the subjects enrolled.
- Instructional team development,
- How to interpret, deconstruct and construct a syllabus,
- Classroom presentation techniques ,
- How to manage students in a classroom,
- How to introduce and close a lecture in a classroom
- How to keep students focused and enthusiastic for learning in a classroom,
NB: this PORTFOLIO is focusing mainly on my journey through Method 1A (Computing 1X) – Information Software and Technology (IST)
Method A – Computing 1X: Information Software and Technology (IST)
1. Activities for week one (WK1):
2. Activities for week one (WK2):
3. Activities for week one (WK3):
4. Activities for week one (WK4):
5. Activities for week one (WK5):
6. Activities for week one (WK6):
7. Activities for week one (WK7):
8. Activities for week one (WK8):
Professional Practice 1 (Computing): ----
Professional Practice 3: ---------------
III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE
Details of professional development or community activities I participated in as part of my personal growth.
1. Membership of Professional Organizations:
• The Australian computer Society –
• The NSW Teachers Institute –
2. Professional mentoring Service:…...
3. Community Services: -------
4. Continues Education: ------
IV. UNIVERSITY
• Activities Outside University: . ----
• Acitivities inside University:------
V. FEEDBACK AND EVALUATIONS
• Feedback from lectures:
• Feedback from students colleagues:
VI. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES
• Accomplishments:
• Challenges:
VII. PRIORITY GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR:
