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Module 3 Submission


Firstly a massive CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who has submitted their work and to those still working - you've got this!

Submitting my work for the final time last week felt amazing! Looking back at my journey from module one I can't believe I'm actually here (I remember sneaking a peak at the module 3 handbook when we first started, seeing the 5500 word report and just thinking - no thank you!)

My absolute biggest challenge and similarly to others blogs I have read was the word count. Someone once said to me it's better to have too much than not enough but actually I found this harder! For me it would have been easier to pad the report out with more detail but after re drafting my overview and analysis I was already at 6500 words - and that was without my introduction, literature review and reflection! It took me longer than anticipated to amend my word count without losing any of the analysis and reflection that I had discovered during the inquiry process. Eventually I got it down to 5500 exactly but for future module 3's here are some tips to try and help if you find yourself in the same position


  • Take out the waffle - get to the point
  • Have you repeated yourself?
  • Use your punctuation wisely
  • Ensure your chosen themes are the most relevant


On reflection, this course has prepared me more for the next steps in my career than I ever thought! Not only did it help me to define my practice in module one but I have recently been accepted onto a PGCE course for September 2022 where I will be expected to reflect daily on my learning and teaching practices (something I now feel greatly experienced in).

Sending lots of love to everyone for Christmas! Enjoy the breathing space, relax and I can't wait to see everyone in January

x

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