I have enjoyed the ARP overall and am grateful to have been part of it. I have felt mega pushed for time which has been a shame as there has been so much interesting material that has been on offer and that I have come across in my research.
The process of the ARP has allowed me to clarify my position as a facilitator. I began the PGCert with a similar position and ideology that I find myself in, the difference now is that I have had the opportunity to be part of a community of teachers going through the PGCert and I have really valued the conversations in the workshops between students and tutors. In addition to this, the opportunity to read from thinkers and writers has been a real treat. I had for example never read bell hooks, Paulo Freire, Sara Ahmed or Kimberle Crenshaw. This has really to my awareness and given me extra motivation and guidance for my teaching.
This course has also coincided with a period of personal upheaval and also personal growth. During this time I have really valued the support and care of my closest friends on the PGCE. The teachings of NVC and Marshall Rosenberg have been a natural alignment with my way of thinking and have added to both my journey as a person and as a facilitator and formed a key part of my intervention.
I am grateful for the opportunity to study the PGCert and look forward to continuing my journey in education and as a teacher and feel committed and motivated to do so.
