This task requires you to write a reflective essay titled "Becoming a Teacher: Motivations, Perceptions, and Reflections on Pedagogy." The essay should be 800-1200 words (or 2 1/2 pages) and explore your personal journey, motivations, and developing understanding of teaching as a profession. You need to address the following three main points: 1. Motivation for Choosing Teaching (4 marks) Explain your reasons for choosing to become a teacher after completing your content program. Identify what specifically inspired your decision. Discuss any particular experiences, individuals, or personal values that influenced your choice. 2. Perception of a Professional Classroom Teacher (4 marks) Describe your understanding of what it means to be a professional classroom teacher. Outline the key qualities, skills, and attitudes that you believe define an effective teacher. Explain how a teacher should interact with students, colleagues, and the wider community. 3. Reflection on ETE302 Teaching Pedagogy Course (4 marks) Provide an honest reflection on your personal experience in the ETE302 course. Detail what you have learned from the lectures and tutorials within the course. Identify which aspects of the course you found particularly helpful or challenging. Discuss how the course has influenced or shaped your overall view of teaching.