Okay, I know that the submission was due at midday today but I have only just submitted it and in the past it hasn't been an issue. The topic for part 1 was not really my cup of tea, it was about identity which was broached upon in DD101 and ED209 although in quite different ways. I get the feeling it is a rather central theme in Psychology so I guess that I am going to have to get to grips with it. I picked the psychosocial to compare against and maybe wish I hadn't as I think SIT would have been a better alternative. The psychosocial perspective appears a little warped which makes comparisons hard. The ethical part of it was interesting and the study involved was rather interesting especially when you google the real experiment and read in to it further.
On to TMA02 now and I have already highlighted the chapters which are relevent although I haven't quite decided which to do. I initially though that biological psychology would be the way to go as it deals with disorders however after ready the chapter on evolutionary psychology, I am quite interested in it. Think I might just start on the statistics side of it today whilst I watch two and a half men (the Charlie Sheen version, the new one is rubbish) and anything else on Comedy Central.
I am not working at the moment although being paid up till 30th November and although I was have my own crisis, I think I am going to have to go back in to the motor industry (kicking and screaming) for the money aspect. I really fancied doing something challenging but think job hunting is too hard right now and that for a while I should stick to what I know.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Thursday, 27 October 2011
Reflections on DD101
I know that this post has been a really long time coming and in real terms ED209 is about due!! However lets start with what I learnt about DD101.
DD101 is a nice module, it covers a wide variety of topics which should interest most people who have any interest in the world from the troubles in ireland to the debate on Tesco towns. However there are some short cuts and advice that I may be able to help with.
1) You only need to really read the chapters that are relevent to the TMAs that you are doing.
2) The further you get in to the module, the more interesting the topics become.
3) Try to get to grips with what is required for a crtical analysis as early on as possible and really get to know your 'process' words so that you are getting the right answers to the questions.
4) You can only PASS this module so use it as a time to play around with the TMAs to see what works for you rather than trying to get that First as you won't see it.
5) Pick DSE212 as your next module as oppossed to ED209!! DSE212 is the level 2 version of DD101 in many ways. ED209 has really caught my interest but it isn't easy as there is so much to learn. The TMAs are okay but the amount you need to learn for the exam is heavy.
DD101 is a nice module, it covers a wide variety of topics which should interest most people who have any interest in the world from the troubles in ireland to the debate on Tesco towns. However there are some short cuts and advice that I may be able to help with.
1) You only need to really read the chapters that are relevent to the TMAs that you are doing.
2) The further you get in to the module, the more interesting the topics become.
3) Try to get to grips with what is required for a crtical analysis as early on as possible and really get to know your 'process' words so that you are getting the right answers to the questions.
4) You can only PASS this module so use it as a time to play around with the TMAs to see what works for you rather than trying to get that First as you won't see it.
5) Pick DSE212 as your next module as oppossed to ED209!! DSE212 is the level 2 version of DD101 in many ways. ED209 has really caught my interest but it isn't easy as there is so much to learn. The TMAs are okay but the amount you need to learn for the exam is heavy.
DSE212 has started
This may be a bit of a long update as it may have been a while.
DSE212 has begun and I now totally understand why they suggest that you do it prior to ED209. DSE212 looks a doddle in comparison. SD226 starts in february and I have already been warned that it is more like a 60 point module rather than the advertised 30 points although to be fair with only 4 TMAs and no exam, it can't be more problematic than ED209.
ED209 exam actually went pretty well considering. I had revised 7 topics between Book 1 and 2 focusing on topics which had come up frequently in the past 4 years of exams. Luckily for me, Temperament came up and Gender Identity came up. Seen Question went pretty well although I was re-reading it up to the last minute but it did stick fairly well. Temperament did go out of my head a bit but some stuck enough to put to paper and Gender Identity became more of a ramble.
DSE212 - Have started TMA01 which is due November 9th and have made a fair stab at it. It is based around identity theories but not like in ED209 although some of the ideas are similar. Going to use next Wednesday to get it done. The Ethics part is pretty much okay, just need to break down what I have in to 3 answers.
Am looking for another job again and possibly looking at moving from car sales in to Recruitment Consultancy only because I want 9-5 Monday to Friday but has downside of no company car. Started looking properly today and have had calls about car sales job, one of which could be quite interesting.
DSE212 has begun and I now totally understand why they suggest that you do it prior to ED209. DSE212 looks a doddle in comparison. SD226 starts in february and I have already been warned that it is more like a 60 point module rather than the advertised 30 points although to be fair with only 4 TMAs and no exam, it can't be more problematic than ED209.
ED209 exam actually went pretty well considering. I had revised 7 topics between Book 1 and 2 focusing on topics which had come up frequently in the past 4 years of exams. Luckily for me, Temperament came up and Gender Identity came up. Seen Question went pretty well although I was re-reading it up to the last minute but it did stick fairly well. Temperament did go out of my head a bit but some stuck enough to put to paper and Gender Identity became more of a ramble.
DSE212 - Have started TMA01 which is due November 9th and have made a fair stab at it. It is based around identity theories but not like in ED209 although some of the ideas are similar. Going to use next Wednesday to get it done. The Ethics part is pretty much okay, just need to break down what I have in to 3 answers.
Am looking for another job again and possibly looking at moving from car sales in to Recruitment Consultancy only because I want 9-5 Monday to Friday but has downside of no company car. Started looking properly today and have had calls about car sales job, one of which could be quite interesting.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Shock, Horror......... an update
Ok, ok. I know I've been a little distant from this blog but have now been 'in a relationship' for 3 months (tommorrow actually) and I'm enjoying it. I will get bcak to this properly very shortly with loads of proper updates. Reflections on DD101 is still required along with other updates with regards to my OU path and others.
NEWS IN BRIEF:
DD101 - Passed
ED209 - Exam on 18th October. Actually have started revision and so far am pretty competent with: Temperament, Peer & Sibling, Gender and First Relationships. I am planning on another 6 to make 10 chapters in all. Seen question should be okay, have my bits from the chapter that I'm using and also the papers that I am pulling from.
DSE212 - Starts next weekend, books are all here and website is open. Looks pretty simple in relation to ED209. Folks, do DSE212 before ED209!!!!
SD226 - No books but registered for February.
DZR222 - the one with residential course. Signed up and going to Bath on 28th July for the week.
DSE232 - Signed up for this starting October next year I think but not really worrying about it quite yet.
Have taken October 10th off for 4 days to cram revise. Notes for the 10 topics will be in place so just need to read and play with them to 'actively' remember. Thinking that minor theorists are going to be tough to remember. I hope that 10 are enough..... if not I've been stupid.
The 10 - Temperament, Siblings and Peers, Gender, First Relationships, Origins of Development, Attachment, Disturbed and Disturbing, Young Consumers, National Identity and another one that I haven't decided on as of yet. After looking at the last 4 years papers, it is evident that these topics come up a lot with others scoring 0, and as I am well aware that I will never remember 14 topics, I am reducing this. My focus will be on temperament and Siblings and Peers as I have high hopes for them.
Off out with the boy tonight as per normal but he's good with my degree stuff as long as he gets his feet rubbed............ easy. LOL
NEWS IN BRIEF:
DD101 - Passed
ED209 - Exam on 18th October. Actually have started revision and so far am pretty competent with: Temperament, Peer & Sibling, Gender and First Relationships. I am planning on another 6 to make 10 chapters in all. Seen question should be okay, have my bits from the chapter that I'm using and also the papers that I am pulling from.
DSE212 - Starts next weekend, books are all here and website is open. Looks pretty simple in relation to ED209. Folks, do DSE212 before ED209!!!!
SD226 - No books but registered for February.
DZR222 - the one with residential course. Signed up and going to Bath on 28th July for the week.
DSE232 - Signed up for this starting October next year I think but not really worrying about it quite yet.
Have taken October 10th off for 4 days to cram revise. Notes for the 10 topics will be in place so just need to read and play with them to 'actively' remember. Thinking that minor theorists are going to be tough to remember. I hope that 10 are enough..... if not I've been stupid.
The 10 - Temperament, Siblings and Peers, Gender, First Relationships, Origins of Development, Attachment, Disturbed and Disturbing, Young Consumers, National Identity and another one that I haven't decided on as of yet. After looking at the last 4 years papers, it is evident that these topics come up a lot with others scoring 0, and as I am well aware that I will never remember 14 topics, I am reducing this. My focus will be on temperament and Siblings and Peers as I have high hopes for them.
Off out with the boy tonight as per normal but he's good with my degree stuff as long as he gets his feet rubbed............ easy. LOL
Monday, 29 August 2011
Hmmmm
I've been away from here for a while now and it appears to be down to a rather hectic relationship. It's all going very well though and we are currently housesitting for his sister which is very nice.
I haven't done a lot with regards to OU stuff and am maybe under the title of slacker but all changes on 1st September when I have to concentrate on ED209. Exam date is October 18th and my mind is a total blank. I remember the 4 basic principals of Skinner, Vygotsky and Piaget and Bandura but that is about it. Revision feels a little like learning again. TMA06 is due on the 4th and i've hardly made a dent, coding is proving to be problematic.
Have decided to pretty much ignore OU till the 1st so that I have a plan in mind and can chill then cram. Gonna miss hanging with boyfriend and friends for 6 weeks but it doesn't happen often so I'm sure (maybe) that I'll cope. So many things that would make for interesting reading about the goings on over the last 2 months but really not possible and totally unrelated to OU.
Passed DD101. Got confirmation letter. Will do a reflections on DD101 page soon when I'm less hazy.
Night Y'all
I haven't done a lot with regards to OU stuff and am maybe under the title of slacker but all changes on 1st September when I have to concentrate on ED209. Exam date is October 18th and my mind is a total blank. I remember the 4 basic principals of Skinner, Vygotsky and Piaget and Bandura but that is about it. Revision feels a little like learning again. TMA06 is due on the 4th and i've hardly made a dent, coding is proving to be problematic.
Have decided to pretty much ignore OU till the 1st so that I have a plan in mind and can chill then cram. Gonna miss hanging with boyfriend and friends for 6 weeks but it doesn't happen often so I'm sure (maybe) that I'll cope. So many things that would make for interesting reading about the goings on over the last 2 months but really not possible and totally unrelated to OU.
Passed DD101. Got confirmation letter. Will do a reflections on DD101 page soon when I'm less hazy.
Night Y'all
Tuesday, 2 August 2011
ED209 TMA05 Submitted
I have just this second pressed the 'submit' button which is very much the most therapeutic thing that you can do. In-text citations are complete, more suprisingly after only a glass of red. TMA05 proved to be a lot more interesting that I actually expected however it was very bitty. You had to draw information from 3 chapters rather than the usual 1 maybe 2 at a push.
Been working on my seen question at work today and think my idea may be a little specific. I was going to concentrate on CBCA and SVA by think I may actually have to widen to child witness in general. I am still drawn to culpability but I really want to incorporate David Canter in to this and he has done a fair chuck on child witness in sexual aduse cases.
Hmmmmmmmm, what to do for the rest of the night??????? Films I think.
Been working on my seen question at work today and think my idea may be a little specific. I was going to concentrate on CBCA and SVA by think I may actually have to widen to child witness in general. I am still drawn to culpability but I really want to incorporate David Canter in to this and he has done a fair chuck on child witness in sexual aduse cases.
Hmmmmmmmm, what to do for the rest of the night??????? Films I think.
Monday, 1 August 2011
Weak Willed
Well TMA05 is virtually done with only the in text citations to complete. My notes have been pretty tight so it shouldn't be too long winded and I have 150 free words in which to put them in however.............. been invited to the pub so therefore there is nothing better than a last minute dash to insert them before cut-off at midday tomorrow. Doh!!!
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