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
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
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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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