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My teacher-efficacy still has time to grow and build, but as a teacher I know I want to support students learning and help them grow as happy, positive people. It's all about them and implementing teaching strategies that work for all my students will be my main goal when I have my own class.

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Self Confidence and Self Belief.

I think as a teacher I want to be somebody people can confide in, communicate with, and trust to give them the right advise. Life experience is an ace up my sleeve and I consider myself a ninja warrior of overcoming hurdles and obstacles.
I want to be that 'biggest fan' and motivator, somebody that helps create a strong sense of identity within individuals, helping develop a stronger sense self worth and how they see themselves in the world.

Travis

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I feel teachers have all this information to share with children to help them grow as people - yes academically, but also socially and emotionally. Many pieces of the puzzle that is life fit into our brains, but not always in the same order or of the same significance.
I have been in four different syndicates (classes) during my first year at SBL and have observed teachers using different styles of teaching.
I think it is so important to be able to remain outwardly calm and positive with tamariki, and to celebrate their successes and encourage them to keep persevering. I think many children need nurturing and to feel accepted, safe and valued in class so they can be in the right headspace to learn.
Sherleigh

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"Alls I got to do is keep bein' a good person. No matter what, good things'll come my way. Everything's gonna happen for me, just so long as I never have no in my heart"

All jokes aside, This is what I want to instill in my students. You don't have to be Einstein, I mean, it won't hurt if you are, but if I could just show you how to be kind, tolerant, and an overall decent human being. Then I'm pretty chuffed. All I ask is that you try your hardest in everything thats put in front of you.

Reading this text did make me think a bit though. There is the element of 'have/have not' of High self-efficacy.
As a teacher candidate, am I expected to Identify with one of them? And if I question myself being a High self-efficacy teacher, do I then fall under the Low self-efficacy group purely by exercising self-doubt or low self-esteem, which were two factors or tell-tell signs of a Low self-efficacy teacher.
Of course, any one of us would like to consider ourselves being a High self-efficacy teacher, but won't we only know that once we see success outside of ourselves?
From what other colleagues, principals, students, parents see in us?

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I decided to use Friends. I want my learners to know that I will always be there for them. I know for me personally I confided in my teachers a lot and knowing that I could be that for any learners that will come through my class in the future means a lot to me. Creating a safe space where learners can thrive is a goal of mine. Creating relationships is something I prided myself on over practicum, using this with the learners I come in contact with in the years to come could help me and the learners.
- Dannielle

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During my time in practicum, I found that I was begging to think more with a "can do" attitude. Although some of my lessons did not go as I planned they would I did not gove up and instead used the information I gathered from that lesson to put into my next one to ensure it was better and more effective. I feel that going forward I will encourage my students to show resilience in everything they do whether that be inside or outside of the classroom. As I feel resilience builds stronger connections within yourself as you start to look at the glass half full than half empty.
- Olivia O'Dowd-McLaughlin

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At the moment my teaching identify would align with my teaching journey so far which has resulted in providing a lot of emotional support for the learners while being flexible. I have relied on my emotional values such as nurturing, patience and empathy to name a few. On the other hand, I have remained consistent and fair while ensuring I am still approachable. I have further developed the joy of flexibility, having fun, taking changes at teaching something new as well as making mistakes and taking the positives from them. With this being said, I believe my teacher identify currently has a strong nurturing instinct. I genuinely want the best for my learners and to see them succeed, therefore investing a lot of time and energy when helping them.
Crystal

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I know the myth of Sissyphus is meant to relate negatively in the sense of blindly plowing ahead in the drudgery of a senseless task... 

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However I believe people give up too easily when the going gets tough.  We often say something is futile when we don't succeed the first few times.  I don't like to give up.  When challenged I put more energy into solving the task.  Unlike Sissyphus I look to find creative ways to problem solve the challenge.  If it didn't work one way it might work a different way.

Another point to add is that some people believe the hard work is this horrible stuff you have to do before you get to the place you want to be.   Conversely, I often enjoy the hard work of getting there.  With the belief that what I'm doing is achieving something.

James

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I think I will be a teacher who encourages and pushes learners to strive to their own best ability. I am a generally positive person and would always aim to impart positivity on to my learners. I will work along side learners to know their abilities and being there to congratulate them when they make leaps in their learning, no matter how big or small - Kylee

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My teacher identity relates to someone that will not give up. Even when challenged by the fear of my weaknesses, I may slow down, but I will persist. My self-efficacy is strong and resilient. The belief and desire I have to keep striving, keep pushing, keep growing, will be what I pass on to my learners.

Brooke B

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I am not sure what my identity is as a teacher yet but I feel like I am fair. As a parent and with my previous work experience in schools, I know that children hate it when they believe that something is unfair. Being 'fair' doesn't mean everyone gets the same thing and with conversations around situations, children are very accepting of that. Bridget

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I see myself as a teacher that will strive to progress forward learners and especially the  "low progress learners".     I see a great divide in capabilities of learners and see this as a great task ahead for me, learning strategies and supports to progress them.  I have a empathetic caring nature with children and want them to do the best they can in their early learning years. - Tania

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I think as a teacher I would be the type to constantly encourage and praise my students. I like to see them feel good about themselves, which makes them all want to continue to learn. When my VTE came to see me during practicum, he said I needed to find the range of tone that my voice has as I mostly use a clear but calming tone. I like to remain calm around the students so as not to excite them too much. I also like to create good relationships with my students which are vital to their learning.

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I think this sums up my thoughts on the Gibbs reading.
I feel like I have the beginnings of good self efficacy- a bit of empathy, a bit of genuine relationship, a desire to include parents, desire to collaborate, the hope of being able to innovate in learning, and a good dash of bravado to want to attempt it all!
But I'm only a wee Padawan yet- I haven't yet come across a challenge that knocks my confidence. I don't yet know how long it will take me to get up.
I hope, with the support those around me who love me- and those who want the best for me as well- that I will have just enough efficacy to pull me through!
Here's my unrealistic goal to finish off... that in time I will attain transcendence and just be awesome in the face of anything! Or at the very least, half way there! ;)
Ruthie.D

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I feel like I am a very passionate teacher. I highly enjoy it which comes across in my time in a classroom. Which makes the students feel the same, and makes learning more exciting and enjoyable for them.
- Aimee

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I feel that I am the energetic but motherly figure type of teacher. I like to uplift the mood of the class and ensure children have fun but appropriately and respectfully. My Mentor Teacher has mentioned to me that I show enthusiasm during my teaching practise because of my age and I bring 'life' to my lessons. I resonate with Miss Honey from Matilda. I have been told I am quite similar to her because she has a warm, kind voice and builds strong relationships with the children in her class. - Piper

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This can be my new mantra! Teaching will require us to be the calm in the storm some days. Even when we feel like it all seems ALOT we will think of the learners, take a deep breath and carry on.
Sarah.

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I feel that teamwork is apart of my teacher identity. There are so many people supporting me on this journey such as my family, my MT, AT, SBL class and other CTs. Observing and collaborating while on placement has shown me how important it is to have good working relationships and connections with others around you.
-Erika

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First off I know it said picture but this gif says a lot about me (no I'm not an Ogre). I think as a teacher I have many layers and as the students and myself grow our relationship I peel back a new layer and let them in a little more. I make sure that I remain friendly without overstepping and this layered approach helps with that.
Kirstyn