Trimester 3, 2012

 

The last week of my prac was also the first week for Trimester 3.  I was behind before I started but now, towards the end of week 3 I am caught up, mostly.

 

This trimester I am doing four units.  I decided to do as many units as I could given I lost some units when I changed degrees.  I am still determined to make up the lost time and complete my degree in four years or less.  I don't know if I will manage that, but I can hope!

 

My units are:

EDSP400 Inclusive and Special Education

EDUC403 Teaching for Cultural Diversity - NESB Students

ENGL101 Engaging with Literature

HIST111 Medieval History

 

The last two units are part of my major/minor units for secondary education.  So much reading, but so much fun.  Because the trimester has started I thought I would also take a photo of the business end of the texts, lots of notes, colour coded too.  I do enjoy this part of things!

Changing my Degree?

When I chose to do a Bachelor of Education (Primary) in 2011 the thought of University study was daunting, exciting and unknown.  I looked at my options and choose Primary for a number of reasons.  I love small children, I have small children so I can relate to that stage of learning and also because it was new and I lacked confidence in my own ability; Primary seemed like the best fit for me at the time.

Fast forward to now.  In 2013 UNE have a new degree; Bachelor of Education (K-12).  I thought about this, looked at the units, thought about it.  I would lose 6 units by changing my focus now but I have changed since I started this process.

Our local school is a K-12 school.  Losing 6 units now is a lot easier to absorb than adding a post-grad study option down the track.  I am increasing my options and while those 6 units would not count towards the K-12 option I have the benefit of the experience and knowledge from having completed those units.

I applied to transfer and accepted the offer when confirmation came in that my scholarship would not be affected.  I have elected to major in English and Minor in History.  I am really excited!