It would be par for the course for me to change my mind about what I want to do three years in. My past three years of school I have been 100% sure of my life. Child Development major. K-6 Licensure. Done. Well, several factors have gone into me questioning these decisions. Don't get me wrong, I still love child development and I still want to teach, but I have been toying with the idea of adding on a B-K licensure. After meeting with the Preschool Coordinator of a great school system, I have started to envision myself in a special needs Pre-K classroom. Also, working at the Ellen Brewer House has only solidified my love for the 'little ones.' The period form B-K is extremely important developmentally, and I would love to be a part of this process. Now I must make the difficult decisions regarding which classes to take next year, and to be quite honest, it's stressing me out. The main advice I get is, "Do what your heart tells you." Unfortunately, my heart seems to be telling me two different things.
On a lighter note, I will be studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark for six weeks this summer and I could not be more excited! I am sure this will be such an amazing experience and bring great insights to my classroom.
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Well, you know my feelings on the B-K licensure. I am very sad that we will not have every class together next semester. However, I do understand where you're coming from and I think it's a smart decision. Having a B-K licensure will probably come in handy when trying to find a job. I am jealous that you are studying abroad this summer. I really want to study abroad again. Or maybe just go abroad without the studying. You're going to have so much fun! Take lots of pictures for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to be able to travel! Enjoy the time and take lots of pictures...it will fly by! As for your licensure, could you return later once you finish the K-6; CD major to get the B-K? Won't you be able to work in the field as a CD major and K license or is the B-K req'd if it is a gov't program? I'm more of a pragmatic so I won't tell you to simply rely on your heart. If I had done that all these years, then who knows where I'd be. Make your self a pro/con chart and write it all out. If you're a person of faith as am I, then pray hard about where you are led. You'll know...
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