Imelda BeswickI am a graduate of the University of Pretoria where I obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree and UNISA and hold an Honours degree in Public Administration and Political Sciences. I have recently completed my PGCEi, through Liverpool John Moores University - UK. I also completed a certificate in Education Institutions Management.
What inspired me to become a teacher? My lecturers at University did. I looked at these guys(all men by the way) and thought: This is what I want to do and be. Their passion for Education was inspiring and had a massive impact on my life. Being a teacher is not a job. It is a vocation. My career path in education started about 21 years ago and has been quite varied. I worked as a lecturer for many years, but in 2016 I moved to Thailand and that is where I fulfilled my ultimate dream of working with young children. I taught at a Thai girls’ school for 2 years teaching Years 4, 5, and 6. I taught using the Enquiry-based Learning method and even though I currently follow a prescribed curriculum, I am constantly challenging the children to learn by way of enquiry and to explore new information. In 2018 I went back to SA for a while and did more lecturing in the Hospitality field, but the pull back to my babies was too strong. I returned to Thailand in 2019 and worked at a Vocational College on beautiful Koh Samui for 2 years and then moved to my current school in 2021. I have just completed my 2nd year as ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Room Teacher for Grade 1 and taught English Literature and Grammar, Maths, Science, Social studies, Art and Midi-phonics. My mission as an educator has always been to develop a well-rounded student and I always seek to engage students by examining ways in which they can actively participate in class discussions, often using app technology and new collaborative platforms. My great sense of humour, fun, open-mindedness and loving nature also endears me to younger learners. The incredible joy I get from teaching never ends and every teaching day is a day to look forward to. |
Imelda Beswick
Year 5 |