Training and Professional Development

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   Team Work

   April 14, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi guys I'm looking for some advise again!!! I'm doing a piece of coursework and as part of this I need to write 300 words on "working as an effevtive team in a pre-school setting" (though by pre-school they mean 0 - 5). I thought i would break it down into the mini teams, staff/committee, staff/parents, staff/staff, and I thought I would also do staff/children as well. I then aim to talk about the importance of the relationship and the trust requiredbetween them and the need of proper communication. Do you think this sounds alright or have any comments to add. Many thanks Sal

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 28, 2008
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   Aspects Of Child Development

   April 12, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi Iv been asked to discribe the aspects of child develpment. Minds gone blank and i know i know but i having a frozen stage lol What i have so far is Milstones behaviour learning in stages Can anyone help?

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 14, 2008
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   Fast Track

   February 28, 2008 by Guest

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   Some of you might remember me posting a while back about fast track. Well, I attended my assessment centre last week and I have got a place on the programme. Was really surprised as I found the assessment centre really challenging - competency based interview, numerous written tasks and 2 role plays! It was my idea of hell actually but I managed to get through it and got a place on the programme! Am really excited - can't wait to start after Easter. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice - I really appreciate it.

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_1027, February 28, 2008
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   Animal Masks

   February 11, 2008 by Guest

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   Hello there, was wondering if any one had any good ideas for Sri Lankan animal masks? I thought about elephant, leopard and water buffalo, if anyone has any other ideas and thoughts on making them I'd be very grateful. Many thanks Sal

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 11, 2008
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   Paying For Training

   February 8, 2008 by Guest

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   Having just read the thread under 'Ofsted' about the increase in registration charges, I just had to say that in Hampshire, we have always recieved free short training courses eg First Aid, health and safety etc etc as well as the usual foundation stage courses............however, having just got our training magazine, it now states that the Governement has cut the funding and that all settings will now have to pay an anual subscription (£400 for us) to recieve training!!!!!!!!!!! I'm sorry but I think its disgusting that not only do we loose a days pay for attending them but we now have to pay for them aswell!!!! The Government want highly qualified staff in early year…

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, February 10, 2008
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   Lesson Planning For Reception Class

   February 8, 2008 by Guest

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   Hey all, hope you all well and looking forward to the lovley weather this weekend! I require some help, i have to carry out 2 lesson plans next week, that i shall implement and evaluate, they have to link with the foundation stage and also the theme being ' Traditional stories' any ideas or links? This is for Reception aged children Many thanks Dee x

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 9, 2008
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   Peal Training

   February 8, 2008 by Guest

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   Went along to the training at Newcastle yesterday. Excellent so if you can get to the others that are coming along (details in this weeks Nursery World) . How did others find it. Anyone attend who is on the Forum. Should have posted sooner!!!!

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 8, 2008
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   Stories For Development - Dissertation

   February 6, 2008 by Guest justinece

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   I am currently working on my dissertation at the moment. The title is 'The use of stories in promoting the holistic development of children in their earliest years'. If you know of any specific stories used in your settings that promote any areas of developement I would be very grateful to hear from you.

   

   Last reply by Helen, February 6, 2008
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   Memory Span

   February 3, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi just wanted ask what is the memory span for 4-5 year olds? I am thinking of doing 10 minutes micro teaching on memory span for children and doing a test on the adults and tutor at the beginning- similar to kim;s game, where i shall show the group a tray of objects cover it and then get them to recall what they saw. What do you guys think? Thanks Dee x

   

   Last reply by Guest, February 3, 2008
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    Critical And Creative Thinking - Bloom's Taxonomy

    January 31, 2008 by Guest

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    Hi, quick question does anyone know about Bloom's Taxonomy? I want a summary of this which is easy to digest! lol as all the research i am findings is abit heavy to take in! I want to relate it to importance of creative thinking and extending childrens learning by using this blooms taxonomy Thank you Dee x x

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 31, 2008