foundation dgree in early years-losing the will 2 live!!!

foundation dgree in early years-losing the will 2 live!!!

by: pink~candy - 18-11-09 14:32

Hiya im currently studying a foundation degree in early years (yr3) and im finding it extremly hard 2 get back into accademic writing after a 6 month break. If u guys could give me any reasuring words of advice or widom please do!!!

For 1 im dyslexsic not that im using this as an excuse but i find writing accademicly hard to begin with. My time management skills r not good either and seem 2 leave things till the last minute and i understand the essay content its just writing it down in an essay can ne 1 relate 2 this???

My 2500 wrd essay has 2 be handed in next thur and i feel the failure boat sailing in and im there waiting heheh honestly im losing the will 2 live and wana pack it all in!

The essay consists of:

by: scarlett

hoho  this is almost what I'm covering at the moment.Our group never learn, always leave things to the last minute. Youre right you cant blame dyslexia on whether you are any good at acadamic writing but this is what I do hope it helps.

First of all (assuming you do it straight on the computer)

type some headings

eg introduction

then your 3 points from above

conclusion

recommendations

then:

read some books (not all the way through you probably wont have time.  As you are skimming through if any "high powered" words come up or you like the reference then write them down then type these under the relevant heading

it doesnt have to make sense at this time.  go through your handbook and any handouts youve had. just typing words and phrases.

then go through it turning it into english.

then go through again changing the words to sound more acadamic.  then go through again making sure your referencing properly. compare and contrast!  refer to own practice and say how it can be improved.

hope thats helped I always get high marks

by: kaz (the first one!)

keep at it! I had a study break of 20 YEARS but still managed to get it done! I've also had to go back and do math and English at the ripe old age of 42 so you are never too late to learn!

by: k_c

ive just handed my essay about this in! i too am dyslexic and struggle with getting it started, i find it easyer to put it on paper first and as scarlet said put the headings up i have a piece of paper for each heading then when it comes to typing it up i just put the sentences in the order their needed. have got a very good reading list for reasurch if you need anything.

 Kelly

by: louloudi

I can relate to how your feeling!!!

 How far have you got?  I'd break down each point and takle it like this.....

1. discuss K&U of the main principles behind EYFS and why it is inplace, and then link this to any theory you have covered.

2. then extend this to relate to why a holistic approach to development is best and the impact on sense of self.

3. pick out some aspects of the practitioners role when considering partnership with parents and working with other and be critical as to how these aspects support care and development.

hope this helps

by: pink~candy

Its so nice 2 feel im not the only 1 out there struggling hehe Thank you LOULOUDI what u have posted has helped alot :-)!

KELLYC it would be greatly appreciated to have your reading list if u dnt mind?! :-)

KAZ i 2 am doing my GCSE math again hehe and it isnt as hard as i remember but its only been 7yrs since i was at high school thanks for ur kind words! :-)

SCARLET thank you soo much its lovely 2 come on here and get some helpful advise, my friends, family and boyfriend dnt have a clue about the early years sector and bless they try but isnt much help at times because as my boyfriend of 4yrs says "How hard can it be you just sit and play with kids all day, why is that hard 2 write about?!" Bless him he doesnt have a clue for instance we looked after my friends 8yr old daughter for the day and i quote he said "What do i say to her do you want some money?" I nearly wet my self laughing and 2 which she replied "yeah have u got some?" lol it was funny, Thanks again, X X X X

by: luvlilin

hi all, im new to nursery world and cant believe how much support you all give each other on here. im 3rd yr b.a and finding it hard tomanage time but hey ho you have to do it. i like this idea of making headings and adding to it when you can. why didnt i do that 2 yrs ago? good luck

by: c

Talk about the EYPS and the implications to your practice. Dont forget to add theories into it as well.. I know the feeling as I am doing the 2nd year.. Dont give up keep going :)

by: zar

HI I am on my first year is it ok if someone sent my they assissment so i get some idea please or u can get it to my eamil zarreeniqbal@hotmail.com

 Thank you :)

by: zar

HI I am on my first year is it ok if someone sent my they assissment so i get some idea please or u can get it to my eamil zarreeniqbal@hotmail.com

 Thank you :)