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rl2957 · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 10:47 am Post subject:

I'm also looking at TMA3 now, trying to get ahead with both courses by the end of the holidays, so I don't get so behind when going back to work!!
I liked the look of Option 1, but probably because I work in SEBD. Always seems to be the type of option I go for!

Glad that TMA's out the way now but saying that I didn't find it too hard, in actual fact it was easier (for me) than TMA1. Ah well we will see when the results come back. I had studied a lot of that for A Level Psychology though so may be why.

Hope everyones enjoying the "break".... off to get on with TMA2 for SD226 now! Now that course is HARD....!

madmum · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:10 am Post subject:

Hi!

I'm more tempted by option 2 as well. I am finding Book 2 alot more interesting than book 1 Very Happy

, although reading A and B in Methods and Skills are REALLY heavy going Rolling Eyes

. I keep stopping and starting with them and can't get into them at all!! Have you got to them yet?
I really think I need a less complicated version of them! Embarassed

madmum

Medusa · Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:

I haven't started them yet but hope to over the next few days (so I'm not VERY ahead, just more ahead than I have been in the past... lol

). I must say it does look more my cup of tea as well; I'm glad I'm not the only one. Smile

I think the reason I found the last chunk a bit challenging was because I haven't ever done anything psychology based and don't intend to follow a psychology route. Fortunately though on a more general level I'm quite interested in psychology! Smile

I'm doing the course because it's part of the degree that I'm aiming for.

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bluebell27 · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:03 pm Post subject:

Hi all,

How is this course compared to U212 { Medusa?] have to say I am enjoying U212 and am three weeks ahead with this assignment so having a bit of breathing space. Would you say it's a good choice to do after u212 as this is the one I'm thinking of doing next [if I manage to remember anything for the exam that is.]

madmum · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:12 pm Post subject:

HI!

I did U212 ( and E243) last year. I have found book 1 of ED209 really hard going - tempted to give up several times!! I am onto book 2 now, and have sent TMA 2, and am enjoying like I did U212. I am finding it far more relevant,although some of the mpre technical psychology stuff needs reading several times.
How are you finding U212?

Madmum

Medusa · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 9:15 pm Post subject:

bluebell27 wrote:

Hi all,

How is this course compared to U212 { Medusa?] have to say I am enjoying U212 and am three weeks ahead with this assignment so having a bit of breathing space. Would you say it's a good choice to do after u212 as this is the one I'm thinking of doing next [if I manage to remember anything for the exam that is.]

There are a few parallels; for example, Piaget and Vygotsky put in an appearance (!!). Very Happy

It is useful to have done U212 first; I don't feel quite as out of my depth as I might have, if I had not done U212. I am finding this course interesting; not loving it as much as U212 at the moment though! That is largely down to getting to grips with a completely different way of working though (am used to doing essays but not methodology etc) and so on the whole it's not too bad. I would say that it was about the best option I could have chosen for my particular degree even though I'm not planning to follow psychology. What are your other options?

Sorry to waffle; just a few rambling thoughts at this point in the course - hope it answers your question!! Very Happy

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veggie · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:57 pm Post subject:

Bluebell27, I haven't done U212 but have done ED209, I went straight to it after E111. I really enjoyed it, but I had done an A Level psychology course before E111 so was used to methodology.

It is a very interesting course, if hard going!!

Medusa, I am sure I have asked this before bt what degree are you going for?

Happy studies all Very Happy

Medusa · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:09 pm Post subject:

veggie wrote:

Medusa, I am sure I have asked this before bt what degree are you going for?

Happy studies all Very Happy

Thanks, Veggie! Very Happy

I'm doing the BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies degree. Very Happy

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bluebell27 · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks all
Sounds like I need to do this one next then. I am thinking of the childhood and youth studies too but haven't ruled out an open degree yet.

rl2957 · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 4:23 pm Post subject:

How is everyone getting on with TMA3? I'm doing Option 1 and almost finished with 500 words to go!!

Medusa · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 5:28 pm Post subject:

I am doing Option 2 and to all intents and purposes it's finished bar the tweaking. Found this one a little easier... I think. Very Happy

Good luck to everyone with theirs. Very Happy

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madmum · Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:57 pm Post subject:

Hi!

I have done option 2 as well and it's just about finished!
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Trouble is, if I go on the course conference it gives me loads of doubts!! Sad

Madmum

veggie · Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

I have found that the course forums are best avoided Rolling Eyes

Get support and advice here madmum Very Happy

rl2957 · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:20 pm Post subject:

I sent my TMA off yday thank god! Also avoiding course forum as it does get rather confusing!

madmum · Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 3:28 pm Post subject:

I agree - but it is quite addictive! Embarassed

need to be bold and click send!! I'm near to starting TMA 4 now and the next books haven't come yet!!!

Madmum
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