DS is not quite 2 so we've got plenty of time to make up our minds.
However, I have taught at university and secondary level (not for long periods of time though) and I worry about the traits I saw in so many of the young people I came into contact with and their complete lack of enthusiasm for learning.
So many of the people I saw didn't seem to know how to learn unless they were spoon fed each detail. They couldn't problem solve or find out information for themselves.
At secondary level I hated the exam focused nature of the job, and the time constraints that mean there was no time to even give a nod to the children's interests, even if they were relevant.
I'm hoping that I could do 'better' but it is a big step, particularly when it means I won't go back to paid work for maybe 18-20 years (am pregnant with our second, should be our last). I want my son to grow up loving learning and reading, and having practical skills (I want to help them to learn cooking, and menu planning and budgeting and other life skills). I know I could do much of this on top of school, but I feel like I could probably make better use of the time.
DS and I have spent a lot of time recently visiting museums in London (DH is working there so we've gone to visit him) and I have been struck by the things we've talked about in the context of the visits. I'm sure he's learnt stuff, but we've had such a lovely time I can't help thinking that we could have some good fun!
My worries revolve around questioning my own dedication (how can I make myself focus on what will be my full time job?) and on socialisation (which I know can be addressed but I worry about getting to places as a non-driver)
I've waffled on a lot but probably because I don't have clear ideas on all this yet.
I am going to get in touch with the local HE group, but to get my brain focused a bit, can I have some of your opinions and experiences?
So, as per the thread title, why did you decide to HE, what are the best bits and what do you like least about it all?
TIA!!
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ChairmumMiaow · 23/11/2009 14:21
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