BA (hons) early childhood studies students

BA (hons) early childhood studies students

by: vicks - 29-12-04 17:30

Hi,
I have recently completed an HND in Early Childhood Studeis and now I have continued to do a top-up year to gain the BA(Hons) in E.C.S at the University of Plymouth. I think the course is good as it allows me to develop on the knowledge that I have already gained from the HND. The course also allows me to choose my own essay topics in each module that I am taking. This is great as it allows me to choose what I am interested in. Students are also allowed to choose one module each semester from either the E.C.S course or the Education course, which gives students an opportunity to choose a module they may want to know more about.

by: Birbs

This post is over a year old but i just wanted to reply and say that i am also at Derby university, i will be in the same year as you. I am now in my third year, began my second year sept 2004. I love the course, just worried about job oppotunities now, and i have no experience.

BA (hons) early childhood studies students - 05-04-06 13:49

by: ginnie

sorry for the delay in replying as I have been away.

Just wanted to ask if you have a childcare qualification i.e. lelvel 3. If you have then I have found that after finishing my degree and also having my nursery nurse qualification that I have opportunities in applying for supervisor, deputy manager, manager posts. I am currently working in a private day nursery as creche supervisor at the weekends however I am still hunting for something during the weekdays.

I have recently joined a nursery nurse agency which also offers Teaching assistant work in schools across derbyshire. Let me know if you are interested in supply work as I have the relevant contact details for this.

Hope this helps and sorry for the delay in replying.

BA (hons) early childhood studies students - 25-04-06 17:30

by: MaryKate

I agree with every one who has enjoyed the degree. i am currently doing my dissertation and although i loved the course i cant wait to get a job afterwards. i have learnt so much from this course. i originally applied for a 4 year teacher training course but im glad i didn't. i have been introduced to a variety of jobs in the early years other than teaching which are equally as valuable.

BA (hons) early childhood studies students - 27-04-06 14:47

by: ginnie

I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed the course and good luck.

Teaching Assiatants - 10-05-04 19:49

by: samantha_mccarthy

i know this is pretty random but what level do u have to have to be a nursery nurse... ive looked on some websites an they say nvq level 2 but some say 3 ?? im confused

Teaching Assiatants - 14-05-04 11:45

by: tiespuddin

you need level 2 to be a nursery assistant and level 3 to be a nursery nurse. by 2006 all nursery staff will have to have nvq 3 . so best to do 3 first anyway. hope this helps

Teaching Assiatants - 28-06-04 23:35

by: Becka

I am a teaching assistant for two Reception year classes. I know that their is the Nursery World Magasine which i have found very useful, but are their any other magasines which i may find useful?

Teaching Assiatants - 04-10-04 17:49

by: NWO1265467

Is there any point in going on a foundation degree without first doing a level 3 qualification?

Teaching Assiatants - 04-10-04 17:59

by: NWO1265467

Hi, I would like to know which course i should do next? I have just done a certificate in pre-school practice and am still baffled as to what i a m qualified for! I think i can only work with children 0-5 and now i need to be qualified 0-8!? has anybody any ideas as to where i should go from here?

worksheets good or bad? - 07-04-04 23:10

by: Polly34

Re: worksheets,over the 18 years I have worked as a Nursery Nurse,in Scotland,I "used"to always Hold-up my hands in "horror"where worksheets in pre-school were concerned.I have to say I feel differently now,as I think there is a place and time when they can be used.
This time of year,when the nursery children are "heading" towards starting school,we have found in our setting that the "writing & drawing"table needs a "boost".We are very,very selective in the sheets we use ~i.e. "Nursery Projects"magazine has a great selection on the "reverse"of their posters.They are always fine to photocopy(tells you on sheet),and the worksheets usually tie in with themes you will do at sometime or another.We also have various "Theme Books" where again you can legally copy from.
We place the same sheet's out in that area for a week,children "love it"!Adults can sit with the children when appropriate,and there is NO pressure who uses them.
The children do enjoy doing them,they know they dont have to,but our general feeling is that the children feel "grown-up"and perhaps more "school-like" too.Plus it gives the staff an insight into where the children are at~ following instructions,matching simple numbers & letters etc;plus the chat between the children is always good for "problem solving" issues too,cant be a bad thing.
Again I never used to feel this way years ago,when I trained as an N.N our lecturers would have had a "fit",but with experience behind me,I honestly dont see any harm at all in using them.I think because we do it in a "relaxed"way and only introduce them at this time of year,the children really enjoy the "new"experience.Hope that helps Pauline .

worksheets good or bad? - 05-08-04 17:22

by: Hardworkin

paulinedavis you have just given part of the argument yourself "This i feel is a new activity all together and to stop the activity to fill in a worksheet dose not make much sence to me, it stops the flow of the activity and you loose the spontaneity from the children. This is why i am looking for evidence against using worksheets..."

worksheets good or bad? - 13-08-04 01:47

by: louisajaner

It really depends on what the aims/objectives of the activity are.Do they really need to record? Does it need to be a worksheet? Could it be on a whiteboard or is oral and practical enough.You must definetly develop a strong opinion on this.There is a time and a place for `worksheets` but working out when and why is the most important part.

worksheets good or bad? - 13-08-04 21:03

by: brookes

Hi Pauline.Perhaps you could introduce the 'worksheet'at the end of the activity. A simple sequencing sheet would be simple and hold learning objectives.You could have pictures in boxes that can be coloured(creative),then cut out and stick(physical), then sequence (maths) followed by a discussion at a plenary session (cll) to discuss and recall the changes(kuw).ive just finished a year of a foundation degree and have learned not to think big, because simple often works best!
As for pros and cons to w/sheets,i agree that the children need to be age/stage appropriate.
good luck.