My first experience with self-study has also been rewarding. Often, we do not take the
time to analyze our day-to-day classroom practices. As a research methodology, self-study
provides the opportunity to do just that. Analyzing one’s own practice can be intimidating,
as it can reveal issues that we may not want to see. While this self-study highlighted many
positive aspects of my teaching practice, including my dedication to students, my passion
for science, and my drive to become a better educator, it also opened my eyes as I realized
that my methods were not as student-centred as I hoped. This pushed me to find new ways
of putting my students at the helm, something that I am still crafting in my current work
with a second group of primary/elementary pre-service teachers