The purpose of this journal is to periodically document my thoughts and experiences as a practitioner in training. This would allow me to critically compare and contrast my teaching methods and their outcomes, with those of more experienced practitioners. It would also aid me in monitoring my progress over time.
As a reflective practitioner, I understand that I am expected to be unbiased and open minded in my approach to teaching and learning. According to Russell, 1999, "Teachers should for example think about what they have learned from their teaching experiences, and re-evaluate these experiences 'to see them in new ways that might suggest new practices'".
To me, this process seems transformational because it provides a forum for me to constructively evaluate my techniques and to implement more effective approaches to the practice of teaching.
As I reflect on my abilities and skills as a teacher, I am of the view that they are currently in the budding stage of development. This is as a result of me now being exposed to proper principles, examples and methodologies of the teaching profession.
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