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In order to be the best teacher I can be with confidence in my practice , I feel the importance of building my teacher identity through my studies and practice. I need to walk before I can run which will ultimately benefit both my practice as a teacher and my future students learning opportunities.

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Inclusion is a world and a society in which constructed barriers have been torn down.

This is important in the classroom as it allows all students to have the ability to enhance their learning and to learn from others around them.

Happiness and education are intertwined, therefore having students feel included and heard at school leads to better learning opportunities.

- Denise, Rochelle, Juliet and Celeste

https://us02st1.zoom.us/web_client/5ccnbv4/html/externalLinkPage.html?ref=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBBirlVxVsg&t=14s

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- Justin

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Lisa

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I want to teach because I enjoy building relationships with others.

The type of teacher I'd like to become is one who provides a safe, dependable, positive environment for my students. I hope to make my classroom a safe place to make mistakes and learn. I hope to provide fair and consistent feedback to encourage all students to do their best and have a go, and then have another go. I want to be a teacher that students enjoy being in their class.

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I teach because I want to help young people to learn, to follow and develop their interests and strengths, to be happy and engaged individuals, and to be the best they can be.

The type of teacher I'd like to become is one who inspires a love of learning, teaches with an open mind and kindness, and has a strengths-based philosophy. I want my classroom to be a place where all students feel welcome and safe. I hope to create a fun and engaging learning environment which generates happiness and supports wellbeing.

- Melissa

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Chantelle D.

I teach because... I have always wanted to be a primary school teacher since I was in grade prep. My primary school teachers were always inspiring and supportive individuals and I  always looked up to them.

The type of teacher I'd like to become...
I want to create a safe and supportive environment for children to come to every day and learn and grow whilst enjoying themselves and having positive interactions with others. I especially want to create a safe space for students whose home life may not be the best place, and those who do not receive enough support from their parents - as I recall watching some of my peers deal with difficult social factors outside of school, knowing that school was the highlight of their day as it offered some normality and structure.

We essentially work for our entire lives and I think that if you're not doing something you feel adds to the world, means something to you or makes a difference in some way then you should!

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I teach because all students deserve and have the right to be seen, heard and educated. I want to be able to make an impact on the future generation of students by supporting their learning needs by watching them grow as individuals, experiencing their 'ah-ha' moments when they understand their learning and in turn achieve their goals.

Id like to be an inclusive and informative teacher, that imbeds respect and equity within their classroom, hoping these important values are passed on to her students. Also to be approachable, and patient, for students to feel safe and can feel like they are valued, encouraging them engage in the classroom and want to come to school.

- Christina

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I teach because I have been inspired by my previous teachers. They demonstrated how they connected to the learning needs of their students and often cared for them beyond the needs of the subject guidelines and frameworks.

The type of teacher I'd like to become is teacher that is able to facilitate the learning needs of my students. While it would be great to comprehensively know and teach the subject material, I hope that I would be able to connect with each student with life applications that would be a trajectory to them making a positive difference to sphere of influence that each of them would be in.

A Chinese Proverb :
不闻不若闻之，闻之不若见之，见之不若知之，知之不若行之；学至于行之而止矣
Xunzi said: Not hearing is not as good as hearing, hearing is not as good as seeing, seeing is not as good as knowing, knowing is not as good as doing. Learning ends in action.

- Kelvin

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I teach because it excites me. Everyday will be a balance of patience, acceptance and learning. I see and am drawn to the purpose of teaching and the joy of education I hope to provide in young learners.

I'd like to become a teacher who practices lifelong learning. I shall never claim to know everything and wish to work cooperatively with my peers to grow. I hope to exercise patience and flexibility at the best and worst of times so that even the most difficult challenges are tackled with confidence.

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I teach because... I enjoy the interaction with students and want to inspire them to make the most of their abilities and live their lives to the fullest.

The type of teacher I'd like to become... is someone who students find approachable, relatable, and inspires/motivates them to want to come to class each day.

- Justin

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I teach because I want to be able to pass on my knowledge. It's important to be able to share your understanding so learners grow as active and informed members of the community.
The type of teacher I'd like to become is one who inspires students and assists them to achieve reasonable educational goals, while being confident in teaching content in a meaningful way. I want to be seen as an approachable person in the school community.
-Ash

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I teach because... I want to make a difference in the lives of my students. I think every student needs to have a strong support in their lives and I would like to be that support even to one student.

The type of teacher I'd like to become...is one that gets to know my students beyond the classroom. I want to continue to believe that everyone has something to offer and anyone can learn when given the opportunity. I want to help students feel safe and comfortable at school so they can grow and learn to be the best versions of themselves.

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I want to teach because it feels good to be able to inspire others and also I want to be a lifelong learner myself. I want to teach and learn along with my students.

I want to become a teacher who encourages students to share their ideas and knowledge and I want to become a type of teacher that students feel included, valued, and inspired in my classroom.
Faye

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With a scientific background and seeing very minimal females in the field. I would like to use my prior knowledge to inspire young female students that the scientific field does not have to be a male dominated field. Helping students witness the exciting and curious concepts behind science, using my knowledge to broaden understandings of difficult scientific concepts and misconceptions students often have. I would like to be an approachable and enthusiastic teacher.
- Abbey

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I teach because I find it rewarding. I enjoy giving back to the community and giving children the skills and knowledge, they need to succeed. I believe that being a teacher is one of the most important jobs, as the next generation of kids are our future and how we raise and teach them effects the community.

The type of teacher I'd like to become is one that embraces all students and provides a safe space for students to learn in. I would like to be a teacher that students feel they can turn to and support all aspects of their health and wellbeing.

- Molly

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I teach because I want to inspire to become a role model for the future generations to understand historical past and how History repeats itself, therefore, inspiring their minds to be active in society for something they may feel intrigued to be a part of.

The type of teacher I'd like to become is not only a role model to inspire students in the same way my Teacher inspired me, but also an older individual they can seek further assistance. Having an educator that not only teaches a lesson but can apply valuable lessons to young students to go on their life journey in an extraordinary Teacher.

- Juliet

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I want to teach because I want others to gain an appreciation of Indonesian language and culture.
I would like to be the type of teacher students feel they can always approach and trust. I wish to make language learning fun and memorable and get my students to understand the importance of knowing a second language an additional language in this era of globalisation.
- Genevieve