During my time in this class, I learned a lot about teaching. I learned that it is hard work, isn't the best paying job in the world, but is the most rewarding career choice. Based on my experiences in this class, actually spending time in the classroom especially, I believe that teaching is what I want to do. I am excited to learn more about teaching in different aspects. I do think that this is the path for me, it will involve a lot of coming out of my shell, but with time and exposure to classrooms, I am sure that will happen.
Service learning has been a major factor in my decision to become a teacher. I absolutely loved being in the classroom, it gave me a first person view of a classroom. It was hard to see the rough parts of teaching, like disciplining students who are misbehaving or seeing a student that struggles not have the support of parents. It also gave me some insight to how lessons are planned and how a classroom runs, and ideas for a future classroom.
My next steps are to start in the Elementary Education program at UVU in the fall. I have been accepted into the program on the conditions that I finish my prerequisites and I begin with my cohort in the fall. I am so excited to dive into this program and stretch my limits to see how far I can stretch. This is going to be a stressful and exciting path to take, and I cannot be more excited to get started and see where I end up!
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