by: NWO1265467 - 04-10-04 17:59
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?
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 17:22by: 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 01:47by: 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 21:03by: 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.
