Training and Professional Development

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   Dissertation Help

   January 14, 2009 by Guest

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   Hi everyone, After seeing all your wonderful ideas and help for people's dissertation i thought i'd see if any of you can help me. I’m currently trying to think of a topic/title to research for my upcoming Early Childhood dissertation. I have family links in Sweden, I am thinking about comparing the differences between the two education systems, or something along those lines. I’m afraid that this maybe a very big area to research so I’m after some suggestions. Thanks for your help

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 27, 2009
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   Hlta Or Eyp Level 4

   December 19, 2008 by Guest

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   Evening all,would like a bit of advice please. I am an Early years practioner level 3,and am currently doing level 4 as part of my foundation degree. I also have the Hlta status. My head asked me to take on more responsibilities in the nursery part of the foundation unit i work in.I have run the nursery before so am well up for that ,but i dont know whether to do hlta or eyp level 4. The wages are very similar as teaching assistants dont get paid for holidays . Does anyone have any details on what is happening to eyp,i have heard rumours that ta's and eyp will become the same thing,not sure which way to go.My heart says stay as eyp but not sure what the fut…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, December 20, 2008
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   Surprised And Pleased!

   December 10, 2008 by AnonyMouse_1999

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   Hope it's Ok for me to sneak in and share my news... I have just been awarded BA Early Years having managed to pass the dreaded exam in my last OU course not quite finished as I have a final course to make it BA (Hons) but confess to having had a big grin all day

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_705, December 15, 2008
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   Woohoo!

   December 10, 2008 by Guest

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   I officially passed my final placement for the long haul 4yr BA Pri Ed degree!! I'm so happy. I cant believe the next class I will have will (hopefully) be my own!! I must say, I am so very proud of myself. I have worked so hard this year to work on what my advisors from last years placement told me I need to develop, and it shows in my reports. So I am thrilled. Now to start the dissertation........!

   

   Last reply by Guest, December 11, 2008
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   Gender Development

   December 10, 2008 by AnonyMouse_64

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   I am doing a study at the moment about Gender Development with a particular interest in the content and editing of children's advertisements on television. If anyone has come across anything relevant whilst researching other topics I would be very grateful.

   

   Last reply by Guest, December 11, 2008
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   Outdoor Play

   November 27, 2008 by Guest

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   Hello all, I'm new to the site and think it's absolutely fab! I am a student and this site has given me lots of ideas for teaching. I am currently doing my dissertation and wonder if anyone can help me? I am interested in outdoor play as on placements I have found it is totally dependant on the practitioner weather/out of comfort zone etc. I have decided to do it on A teacher's perception of the role of outdoor play and how they incorporate it within their setting. Just wondering whether anyone has any brilliant ideas to share...maybe about their experience of outdoor play or how you do it at your school. Any help is much appreciated, very nervous about dissertation...…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, December 3, 2008
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   Preschool Practice Diploma

   December 2, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi all Well got my funding approved ...yeah! First question though is now filling in Cache registration form at it asks me to confirm when I would like to submit my external assignment - core unit 3 making the pre-school setting supportive and safe....Following options...Jan, Jun or Oct?? Help! How long would it take to do?? Not sure if you do the units in order etc etc.Any info appreciated.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_64, December 3, 2008
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   Threshold

   May 6, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi all, This is my first post so here goes..... I am trying to do my threshold this year and have found that the statements are not very Foundation stage friendly. Is there anyone who has successfully completed their threshold who would not mind me seeing it or asking for help? Thank-you x

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_64, November 15, 2008
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   Effective Early Years Practitioner

   October 31, 2008 by Guest Wolfie

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   I'm mentoring a Foundation Degree student and her first assignment has the title "What makes an effective early years practitioner?" I've pointed her in the direction of various articles and pieces of research but wondered if anyone can recommend any books that they think would be particularly helpful? Thank you!

   

   Last reply by Guest, October 31, 2008
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    To Powerpoint Or Not To Powerpoint?

    October 27, 2008 by AnonyMouse_73

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    Hi. When you attend training courses, do you prefer there to be a powerpoint or not? I can see for and against here and wondered what you all thought.

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_64, October 29, 2008