Hi
Well my study plan seems to be going to eh.... plan!? Despite being busy with my current course of 20 learners, I have factored in some time to check forums, post contributions etc. I get a half day on Fridays, so this afternoon has been dedicated to OU. It means that I do my reading of printed material and typing the 500 word essays at home with none of the tech problems I have mentioned. It has the added bonus of organising time with my young family.
I am a bit worried about the TMA01 [don't you just love all the codes!] in terms of I haven't had a chance to look ahead as was suggested. Hopefully Unit 4 will be linked to the assignment. I sound like a worrier! not my style at all! Claudia commented on my last post that she has never been able to keep up on her previous OU courses - thanks for the re-assurances! I wonder then has a learning culture developed in OU where it is not really expected to keep up but rather a goal to keep up?
I'm still concerned that; with all the activity related to the course, is there much of the deep learning going on that has been mentioned?? My own educational background has often involved understanding theories, looking at case studies and relating it all to current events or circumstances. I don't seem to get that same deep understanding.
On other other hand the activity based training methods mean the course is very practical, and as a trainer I am already noting avenues of interest in terms of course design etc. which is why I came onto this course.
Enjoy your w-end
K