Celebrating Graduate Khoi Dinh Tran

Master of Teaching Student Khoi Dinh Tran has committed the last two years of his life to preparing himself for a career in the classroom.

After taking on an Undergraduate degree at RMIT from 1996-1998, Khoi knew he was more than ready to return to learning for his postgraduate studies.

Khoi will now graduate knowing that his time, effort, and commitment in the classroom will reap rewards.

“I dedicated and prioritised much of the last two years towards my studies.”

“I am a mature age student who knows one’s own limitations and challenges, so I knew ahead of time that I needed to work hard,” he said.

At times, Khoi has questioned what life experience he could bring to the role of a primary school teacher, however, overcame those doubts by leaning into the challenges he’s faced along the way.

“Throughout the course and while on placement, I delved into personal, authentic and reflective lived experiences of being a first-generation migrant,” he said.

“Growing up with English as an Additional Language, living with the challenges of possessing a speech impediment/stutterer, of which I openly shared.”

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Khoi looks forward to kicking of a career as a primary school educator.

Khoi was described by one of his teachers, Robyn Cox, as an emerging leader who opened communication channels between the Program Manager and the students.

While Khoi plays down that status, there is little doubt that he possesses the quality to be a leader among his peers.

“I do not know whether I am a leader per se, but I am not afraid to ask questions, for I am of the thought that if I have a query, another might have the same and we all mutually benefit,” he said.

“I help others when asked, seek assistance when required, and provide support when necessary as we all had the aim with the eventual goal to successfully complete and pass this course.”

“I do consciously and genuinely care for others and their well-being.”

As Khoi prepares for the next step in his journey where he hopes to lead and guide his own classroom in 2024, his message to future graduates is simple.

“Make and form relationships and be inclusive and become willingly included.”

“This is just the very start of a continuing journey that I have found and formed meaningful, trusted and supportive relationships, several of those I hope will be long-term ongoing friendships.”

30 November 2023

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