Before I Go, Here's One Last Post!!!
Before I go, I want to leave behind one last post, my narrative story titled "Lost" that carries the heart of what I have learned....
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✍️ Writing Between the Lines: A Teacher’s Reflection on Process and Practice Tagline : How rethinking writing is helping me reframe how I ...
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Tagline: Exploring how social interactions enhance writing skills. Writing is often perceived as a reclusive activity—one student, one pen...
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Closing the Curtains on LIT 102: A Journey of Growth, Reflection, and Renewal Introduction to the Video Presentation As part of my LIT 102...
Dear Anique,
ReplyDeleteYour letter moved with the rhythm of honesty and growth. Each line is a gentle unfolding of awareness. I could almost see you pausing between sentences, revisiting your classroom memories with both regret and renewed resolve. The way you connected the 6 + 1 Traits of Writing to your past teaching felt like a bridge between who you were and who you are becoming as an educator.
What stood out most was your humility. It takes courage to admit, “I did not know,” and even more strength to turn that realization into action. Your promise to teach with intention and listen to your students’ voices speaks to the heart of transformative teaching.
Like you, I am reminded that reflection is not an act of remorse. It is an act of becoming. Thank you for sharing your growth so vulnerably and inspiring others, like me, to teach with purpose and grace.
Warmly,
Niola Patrice
TAMCC Teacher in Training
Reading both of your reflections reminded me of how powerful honest reflection can be in shaping who we become as teachers. Anique, the vulnerability in your words was not weakness it was evidence of growth. It takes maturity to look back and admit, “I could have done more.” The steps you outlined show a very real commitment to teaching with intention and purpose. And Niola, the way you responded felt like a gentle holding space you didn’t judge her past, you affirmed her becoming.
ReplyDeleteMoments like this remind me why reflective writing matters in JBTE. It is not about blaming our old selves, but about shaping our future teacher identity. We are not only learning new methods we are becoming better versions of ourselves for the students we will serve.
Thank you both for letting us witness a moment of transformation in real time. It encourages me to continue learning, questioning, and teaching with heart.
Yours Respectfully,
Reshana Britton
Your Blogging Buddy