This artefact is from my second practicum in my second year of university.  Contained within are comments based around my performance as a pre-service teacher, both improved upon from the previous visit and new aspects noticed within this final visit. In the tertiary supervisors first visit I was still unsure and nervous in regards to my classroom management skills and keeping students engaged. Through the comments and notes given by both my supervising teacher and the tertiary supervisor I was able to develop and improve upon these aspects "Meaningful, energised lesson intent ... with growing mindfulness to the value of suitably enthusing pupils" (6.3.1).

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When preparing my lesson plans and putting them into effect, I find the most useful reflective tool I have is to ask myself 'is this fun?' in specific reference to the question, if I was a student in this lesson, would I be engaged. This concept of inclusive thinking allows an educator to better grasp what allows a student to be engaged and attentive (Miller, 2008). With feedback I think the same when creating classroom management techniques and advice for students. 'Would I appreciate this feedback or would I become offended and defensive'. This thinking allows me to reflect on what I present to the students as well as in my burgeoning teaching career. Throughout my years at university and when teaching in a classroom, the ability to both listen to and incorporate advice given is an imperative action within a successful educators teaching pedagogy. 

When one accepts that they have never truly finished growing, they are more readily available to see the improvements that have taken place. This is true for most aspects of school life, both for teachers and students. This highlights the importance of being able to see from where you have come educationally speaking. "I commend Jake's substantial transformation and progress ... and encourage him to expand his emergent proficiencies" shows me that I have continuously been growing and will continue to do so still (6.3.1).   (353 Words)