My experience within the education program at VIU has been amazing. It's been a whirlwind, and, at points, it's been a hard ride, but it's been amazing nonetheless.
One of the things that has made this experience so great is the support of those who teach within the program (at all levels). I've enjoyed my time sitting under our various professors, instructors, supervising teachers and other staff members. I've enjoyed the planned lectures, as well as the unplanned, teachable moments. I've enjoyed the learning activities, as well as the moments of inspired spontaneity. But ultimately, what I've enjoyed most is the time spent sitting at the feet of those who've been a part of the system, and who know the ins and outs, the ups and downs, and the joys and frustrations of being a teaching professional. And as I think about the idea of "contributing to the profession", I've realized something. These moments in class; this time at VIU; these conversations with seasoned teaching professionals- they're not simply teaching us how to teach students; rather, these moments are teaching us (and modelling to us) how to teach and encourage other teachers. Because the truth is, one day, the shoe will be on the other foot. We'll be asked to take pre-beginning teachers under our wings, and in those moments, we'll think back to those who've helped to form us and our practice. I know, even know, that when I think back, I'm going to think back to faces that I've met during my time in the ED program at VIU. So, to those who've spent the time to teach us, thank-you. We're grateful for your investment in us. And down the line, when its our turn to invest in others, we'll do our best to carry ourselves with the same qualities that we saw (and continue to see) in you.
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