I am currently enrolled in ED59 and am going into my second year of secondary education. I would like to further my interest in social and psychological science. In Year 12 I completed my Certificate IV in Music and continued to study Music and Psychology at the University of Queensland for a couple of years. However, I knew my passion lied in teaching and understanding children. I guess what sparked my inspiration was my high school experience and the teachers that got me through to year 12 understood my approach to learning and developed a sense of passion for learning. This opportunity to be a part of the SEAEL team will undoubtedly shape and contribute to my philosophies as an undergraduate teacher. Understanding the social and emotional learning of children in science classrooms through inquiry will not only help me develop my own inquiry skills but assist me as a practicing teacher, to find my own students’ passions. There is a long journey ahead, but I am excited for what’s to come and the doors that will open from this incredible experience.
Supervisor: Associate Professor Alberto Bellocchi
Associate Supervisor: Dr James Davis