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My Teaching Statement

                            I am currently completing a Master of Teaching postgraduate degree at the University of Tasmania, with  specialisations  in visual and multimedia art. I believe the three keys aspects of being an effective teacher are passion, quality differentiation, and effective pedagogical practices that are relevant to an  arts  classroom context. These aspects are the foundations of my teaching philosophy and inform my professional practice.                             My passion for visual art stems from my experiences throughout high school and college. Two college art teachers had a profound effect on my learning experiences and my future, through effective differentiation that adapted the learning experience to better fit my learning needs. Not only was this the start of my engagement and enjoyment of learning, it was also where I  learnt  how it felt to have  passion  for art and knowledge. This has supported my journey to becoming a teacher, by inspiring me to