Training and Professional Development

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   Microteaching

   January 29, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi all i am new on here. I am currently studying BA in early childhood studies, have completed previous to that the foundation degree in early years and education. For one of my modules we have to do a 10 minute microteaching. We are going to get assessed by tutor, and peer group. I am really struggling as to what to do? Can anyone think of a good topic for a 10 minute microteaching session please? It can be on anything- child related or not is personal choice, but i am just really struggling for ideas. Any suggestions be great. Thank you Dee x x

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 31, 2008
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   Dissertation Suggestion

   January 29, 2008 by AnonyMouse_4869

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   hi everyone, Im currently trying to think of a topic to research for my upcoming Early Childhood dissertation. Need to pinpoint something as only have 6000words. I know that i definately don't want to look at gender differences. Is there anything that would hold a lot of research but also warrent further study that you can think of? I also need to think of an international contemporary issue for a 30 minute peer teaching session, if you've got any wondeful ideas for that?? like i say im just searching for ideas so any suggestions would be gratefully appreciated!!! lucie x

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 30, 2008
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   Early Childhood Studies Degree?

   August 18, 2007 by AnonyMouse_6716

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   Hi ... just out of curiosity I went to a local university open day today and found myself chatting to a lecturer and saying I might be interested in applying for the BA(Hons) Early Childhood Studies (cripes!!) possibly for 2008 (voices in my head telling me to do it.. bit of a worry!!). Has anyone got any personal experience of this course at all? I think it may be my way of avoiding paid employment for a while! Any useful insights would be welcome. Thanks in anticipation. Ann xx

   

   Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, January 30, 2008
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   Assignment Help

   December 4, 2007 by AnonyMouse_2846

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   can you please help me with this? Implement a contextual analysis of the setting you work making ref to physical environment inc resorces/facilities,ethos,the staffing,practioners roles and responsibilities Now i have lots of ideas as we have to make reference to the theorists,behaviourists,leglislation etc What Im struggling to do is how to set it out (I struggled with my last one too) This is task 1 of 4 the others being,information of how we meet all our childrens needs and a portfolio of learning plans and records with reflection and a profile of child with specific need all of which I can also make ref to above but what im struggling with it is 2000 words of whic…

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 30, 2008
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   Got My Tutorial Dates!

   January 16, 2008 by Guest

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   Got my dates for tutorials for E123 & E124.....gulp!!!now it seems almost real. Tutorials for E124 are nice and local but E123 is about 1 hours drive away Why can't they both be in the same place? I know 1 hours drive isn't much really but after a full week at work its not really my idea of fun on a Saturday morning...some start at 1.30pm! I will obviously go to as many as I can......anyone who has already done or doing there's go to all he tutorials???? Do you think I would miss loads if I didn't get to many? What do you think? Mrsb

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 17, 2008
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   Open University

   January 2, 2008 by Guest

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   Hi All I recently completed E123& E124 and thinking of doing two more courses. Has anyone done K204 and U212 .Any hits and tips would be appreciated.How many words for each assignment etc. Thanks June

   

   Last reply by Guest, January 17, 2008
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   Dpp Course

   December 21, 2007 by Guest

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   Hi I've not been on the forum for a while. Been having a bit of a difficult time - you know, life and stuff. On a brighter note I recently completed my preschool diploma and I heard from my tutor today that I've got a distinction. Just to thank you all for the support and help and wish everybody a merry christmas. Off to celebrate with a glass of wine (again). Sally

   

   Last reply by Guest, December 24, 2007
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   E123/124

   December 12, 2007 by Guest

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   I am so happy and so releived to have just logged on to the OU site and found my overall course results!!! yey I passed and am now the proud owner of a Level 4!!!! Jennix

   

   Last reply by Guest, December 13, 2007
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   Dvd Resources For Observation Skills Aand Child Development

   November 14, 2007 by Guest Wolfie

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   I've just discovered a site that sells DVDs to help with professional development - looking at observation skills and child development in particular. I watched part of one of the DVDs on a course today - the one called Falling Out, all about how young children resolve conflicts, and I thought it was good. I haven't looked at the price of them yet but might be worth a look if anyone is running training? http://www.sirenfilms.co.uk/index.html

   

   Last reply by Guest, November 14, 2007
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    Nvq 4 - Multi Agency

    November 11, 2007 by Guest

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    Hi all I am new to site, so this my 1st posting - I am currently doing NVQ and am asked about benefits of multi agency approach does anyone have any useful links I can use to read up on. I have written a basic outline but need more detail. Please help 1 brain dead tigger here lol xxx

    

    Last reply by AnonyMouse_8466, November 12, 2007