Becoming
an education professional is a process, which involves ongoing learning
and personal growth. It involves developing knowledge, skills and understanding
of key issues relating to the care and education of children. Teachers / school counsellors must:
- Understand
how legal, political and ethical issues impact upon the school (both
staff and students), particularly with regard to child protection,
funding and duty of care (Reid 2004).
- Develop
an understanding of the social, emotional and academic needs of individual
students and develop strategies, which respond to student needs.
The following items have been included as evidence of my professional development
in relation to both teaching and school counselling.
Child Protection Certificate
Mental
Health First Aid Course
Suicide
Prevention Seminar
First
Steps In-service (Reading)
Practical
Workplace Experience
Practicum Teaching Experience
