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Analyzing my past through principles of learning

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Do you remember an assignment that you loathe to do but then upon reflection you realize you did learn a lot?  After writing this mammoth reflection, a critical analysis of my own teaching practice since the 90s, it dawned on me how valuable the process was; to see the impact of change, to detect further areas of growth, and to assess how time and place has altered my path.  An Educational Journey Through Time and Place and the Principles of Learning A map of my learning journey, if you follow the rainbow you can trace the path. The road A road less travelled is one that I have followed both in my personal and in my professional life. Metamorphosis is a challenge I embrace and as I reflect upon the road I have traveled as an educator I make connections to various learning theories that were signposts in my journey. My tale feels like an epic tale, and my role would be akin to Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings ; at the start I lacked confidence, kn