No rest for the wicked (a.k.a. trainee teachers!)

I knew that as the PGCE commenced, there would be a lot of work involved and I suppose my previous work in school did prepare me for the long hours, dedication and energy that is needed to teach. What I didn't really account for, was all the paperwork that is included! Observations, monitoring, assessments and not to forget the assignments! My first M-Level assignment is due at the end of the Christmas holidays, so while many prople are enjoying the festive season, I'll be stuck in books and on my laptop, trying to churn out 4500 words.

I will be going to the Boxing day sales tomorrow so there is a little break planned. I'm going to be one of those crazy people that gets up early for the Next sale (and then waits for the rest of the stores to open). Personally, I'm looking forward to sales at Lush, Dorothy Perkins and Boots. I've already started my sale shopping with some craft goodies from Hobby Craft.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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Back to uni (again!)

Well, after 3 weeks off for the Easter break, it's back to uni and back to reality for me (and every other student in the UK). I'm sure by now all of you have watched/read/seen photos of the Royal Wedding (or parts of it anyway), and have heard about the US operation which ended with Osama bin Laden's burial in the sea.

My biggest concern at the moment is not what's on the news (although I do pay attention). I'm more focused on what is affecting me personally, like the three exams I have to sit in less than a months time and making sure I'm doing more than enough revision. Or the two pieces of coursework which need to be handed in by next week. And the last few days left of the census collecting I'm doing and trying to make the most of it.

 Anyway, that's what I've been upto, what about you? =)



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(Un)lucky Number Two

Two coursework papers. Two deadlines. (Less than) Two weeks. Another Two months until exams. Makes me wonder what I ever did to the number two =/

On the plus side, two weeks until Easter holidays which means three weeks of learning, revising and possibly enjoying the sunshine (if it lasts). Can't wait!


What's everyone else been upto?




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Monday blues

Unfortunately it's Monday and the start of what might be an uneventful week. Coursework to be done, presents to be wrapped, reading for lectures and even more coursework to complete. Not to mention the freezing cold weather (without the snow!) and grey skies. Thank goodness Christmas holidays are only two weeks away =) (which should be filled with plenty of revising for January exams!)

Enjoy your Monday (if it's possible).

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Coursework completed (finally)

So today was the deadline for a 2000 word essay reviewing two Psychometric tests, The Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (EPQ) and Spielberger's State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). As interesting as they were to learn about and to find out how they're used today, I don't think I could have managed to write 2000 words on them (I was barely over 1800 words, which is the absolute minimum!). Hopefully the next piece of coursework due in won't be so difficult to write.

On a more positive note, I bought some FIMO soft clay today, and I'm going to attempt to make Harry Potter (as a gift for an friend, who is quite a big fan!)

(and I'm kinda getting the hang of this blogging business) =D

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