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Report Foundation Degree in Early Years
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Foundation Degree in Early Years - 21-04-06 12:54
by: dzt3
This is a reply to Rohan who seems to assume that doing a foundation degree isn't as difficult as a "full time" degree! Try working full time, having children, horses, other commitments also, mortgage to pay and trying to fit in full time study as well after not being in full time education for over 15 years. My partner did his degree at the age of 18, no commitments, it was full time and he had to attend 5 hours of lectures a week - hardly equal. It really annoys me when people don't appreciate the extra effort it involves to fulfill the requirements of these courses and think we don't have a right to moan at times. Also, having already completed a BTEC National Diploma in early years a few years ago part-time, it does seem that you have to repeat yourself time and time again as to do a PGCE you have to have a degree - therefore to poosibly suggest that we don't deserve the same status as a traditionally trained teacher is ludicrous. Some teachers have degrees in subjects that are irrelevant to teaching, do a one year PGCE and then are able to teach whereas some of us have worked with children for years and will have studied for 7 - 8 years when fully qualified - and well deserved it will be. Sorry if you hadn't meant to offend but you hit a raw nerve!