To teach means not only to impart what we know, but also to reveal who we are by living what we believe.

" - Late Pope John Paul II

As a soon-to-be primary school teacher I want to be able to take part in the development and enrichment of students' lives as they prepare for their futures. I am a provider of stability and support for all students, encouraging them to excel in all that they do. I believe that planning and sourcing resources before each lesson is very important, whatever it may be and strategically link them into the students' pedagogy for a smoother flow in my teaching. My enthusiasm and well planned preparation will improve the students' attention and motivation rates, resulting in good behavior. Students need to know how to solve problems instead of becoming encyclopedias of knowledge. Therefore, ideally I offer choice and options, vary my teaching strategies, personalize student learning, value difference and specialize knowledge by associating the curriculum with real life issues and problems to gain the focused attention of the students. I recognize that students have different abilities; therefore I aim to use explicit teaching and thinking processes, with clear examples and high-expectations of the students. For example I will endeavor to use openended questions which are valuable tools for students to create meaningful patterns and links to ideas in their learning process. I believe that as a teacher I play a huge role, not only in the development of students for their future but also to build their confidence, purpose and personal sense of responsibility. Therefore I need to continually reflect on what I have said and done in the classroom so as not to make the same unforeseen errors or to expand on strategies that have worked previously. An important motivator for student learning is for me to build a clear expectation of success, encourage the students in all that they do and provide fair and beneficial assessment. I need to ensure that the curriculum directly links to the learning outcomes/essential learning of each key learning area while recognizing and acknowledging achievement. This approach will further aid in the stability of and the students trust in the learning environment.