3. S TRENGTHS
Having
a greater understanding, and an
up-to-date knowledge in all arts areas
Becoming more open minded to learning;
new and old
Having the confidence to go and
educate students as a pre-service and
fully qualified teacher in future situations
4. W EAKNESSES
Not
obtaining enough knowledge
to teach in one particular area
Lack of background knowledge
and understanding in the arts topics
Not having the ability to maintain
an interest in the Arts
5. O PPORTUNITIES
Taking
this new found knowledge and
understanding of the arts and putting it
into practice in a classroom situation
To learn from my peers, rebound ideas
and generate new ones
Learning more about particular arts and
incorporating them into my teaching
methods
6. T HREATS
Having
a lack of resources within a
placement block or as a full-time
educator
Coming across a teacher or school on
placement who aren’t up-to-date or
wouldn’t incorporate arts into their
teaching
Falling behind again – not keeping in
touch with the Arts once my degree is
complete
