Teaching and Course Work

31/10/06

• I am aware that this is a learning curve for both the postgraduate students and the staff in the Department of Education, but I think the amount of work expected from the postgraduate students should be considered. This week, I had intended to make a start on the Curriculum and Assessment project, however we have been given additional lectures to attend to, not to mention an increase in the workload.
• Over the weekend, I visited Donegal, as part of the Curriculum and Assessment project, as I wanted to learn more about my chosen curriculum. I know now that I have built a backlog of work to do this week, because I chose to go on this journey. My point is; if I work on one aspect of the course, the other parts are effected.
• The course places so much emphasis' on reflection and consequently we should be given the time to reflect rather than worry about deadlines of projects and reading materials and not forgetting the exams which are coming up next month.
  I know it will all work out in the end. I am having a busy year. I am learning how to use my time more effectively. I am worried about my time on the Curriculum and Assessment project.http://ncca.ie