Julia's+221+REFLECTION!

Over the last semester I have grown and developed immensely as a future teacher. I knew I wanted to teach prior to this semester, but now I truly feel like I am on my way to becoming a teacher. Through learning about countless teaching methods and through my experience at Garry, I have gained the confidence to know that I will exit the education program at Gonzaga prepared to go out into the field and succeed. Having the opportunity to be in the field this semester was invaluable. Not only did it provide me with the chance to practice my future profession, but it solidified my inclination to teach. I feel that taking on a role of direction in the classroom has allowed me to mature and grow. After this semester, I have added so many teaching styles and techniques to my toolbox that I will surely put into practice in a few years. I have learned that not every student learns the same way and thus it is crucial to differentiate among students, lessons, and assessments. Relevance and inquiry are essential to increasing student interest in any topic or lesson and I plan on using both in my classroom so my students truly want to learn. This has been an eye-opening semester that has provided me with so many opportunities for growth and I am extremely excited for my future as an educator.