Scholarship winner Daniel on track to become maths and PE teacher
Published on 28 May, 2012
Daniel Chapman embodies the concept of higher education as a series of pathways, with a range of potential employment outcomes.
The Rockhampton man originally graduated with a Human Movements degree but job options were limited at that time, so he applied for a 'Step into Teaching' scholarship through the Department of Education, Training and Employment.
Daniel was among eight applicants who each received $10,000 to help fund an approved pre-service teacher education program, and he chose to return to CQUniversity to enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching. He's the only recipient who is studying outside a metropolitan area.
Keen to succeed, he even enrolled in additional maths subjects so he can specialise in both maths and physical education classes.
Daniel is currently enjoying a pre-service classroom placement at Rockhampton High School and he has a guaranteed pathway to employment in a remote or regional school next year.
Meantime he still finds time to coach a junior football team, which is giving him experience at motivating teenagers.