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So who is 'TMA'ing this weekend I am on number 5 (of 7) and getting frustrated and bored

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KatyMac · 23/07/2011 11:21

Who else is working?

Can we shout at & kick encourage each other?

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Cat2405 · 24/07/2011 19:18

Glad to have met you. So you mean it isn't just this course that is badly written?! I find that reassuring. The aforementioned course is full of theorists.

Cracking on with the fifth out of seven tonight... and probably for the remaining evenings of the week Brew

What fun Hmm

KatyMac · 24/07/2011 19:21

Can we all do some work please?

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said · 24/07/2011 19:22

You should ginger, you should. I, meanwhile, have given myself permission to not do anything until 9 tonight Wink

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Cat2405 · 24/07/2011 19:41

Request duly noted KatyMac Blush

KatyMac · 24/07/2011 20:03

I'm very very good at the kick up the bum manoeuvre Wink

Just eaten far too much tea & want to watch 'Born to Shine' as I know one of the children

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worzelswife · 24/07/2011 20:07

Good luck to all. I just submitted mine, number 4 of 6. I asked for an extension due to health problems but my tutor never replied; turns out she's on holiday so I'm really hoping she won't refuse to mark it when she gets back. I'm sure she won't, she's very nice, but I'm still anxious and wanting to hear back from her!
This is my last course after 5 years and I am desperate to finish. I don't feel well enough to be studying, although the course is at least brilliant.

gingergran · 24/07/2011 20:09

well i have now done 1154 so am taking a break - eating food - and then will tackle the rest of it. I am just glad there are other out there in the same position. By the way, I have a sharp pointy boot if anybody feels the need!

Cat2405 · 24/07/2011 20:10

What module are you doing Worzelswife?

(Much appreciated KatyMac! Wink)

BreakOutTheKaraoke · 24/07/2011 21:14

Had to have mine in Friday...did it the day before, as usual! Think the best part of TMA time is that my house is spotless, and I have proper home cooked meals, anything to get out of doing the work!

gingergran · 24/07/2011 22:45

1780 words done so the end is in sight - have i learnt not to leave things to the last minute in future? No probably not - although my intentions are always good.

Only 1 more TMA after this one then only the dreaded exam!

Good luck to the rest of you in finishing x

said · 24/07/2011 23:03

I've done nothing tonight...

KatyMac · 25/07/2011 06:52

I went to bed at 9 - got up early & tidied my bedroom Hmm

Well done Gingergran

Who will keep me company during the next few days?

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vividgingerchilli · 25/07/2011 07:00

Cat2405, I am doing that course next year so any hints and tips would be appreciated please.
How heavy is the work load? I am wondering whether I can do one course in October and get it done and dusted in time to start that one in February.

gingergran · 25/07/2011 07:42

submitted at 23.57 - talk about cutting it fine!

when is yours due KatyMac? Can nag from a distance if you like

KatyMac · 25/07/2011 07:45

That is well fine..........I've always done it at 5 to

Mine is due noon on Wednesday & I am working 7:30 to 6....all three days

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gingergran · 25/07/2011 08:47

why do we do this to ourselves?

Cat2405 · 25/07/2011 13:00

The workload on E214 is pretty hard-going to be honest. Some heavy reading. That said, I've enjoyed it but some others have really struggled. A lot of theories and concepts to grapple with. I think it's important to point out that it is very theoretical and social-sciencey and it isn't a practical how-to sort of guide to the classroom.

The TMAs are all quite different.

TMA01 is a write up of two different pieces of material of your choosing and how they come from different perspectives (so, for example, medical model vs social model of disability). You need to submit the material you use as an appendix.

TMA02 is a bit of a creative writing exercise and you can either write a blog, an email conversation etc from four scenarios that they provide. The idea being that you can look at things from different viewpoints.

TMA03 is unmarked, but is compulsory to pass the course. It is a proforma of an interview that you will undertake for TMA05.

TMA04 is choosing your own five criteria that you would consider important to a setting being inclusive. You use a range of DVD case studies for this.

TMA05 is an interview with a person with a different view of inclusion to yourself and consolidating all the the theories/concepts learned thus far.

TMA06 is a standard essay about the importance of one person to change the notion of inclusion.

EMA is a write up of some audio discussion material provided, which to be frank, I haven't really looked at so far, so I can't give you any more information about it at the moment.

Does that help? What course are you doing this October?

gingergran · 26/07/2011 14:09

KatyMac - how are you doing??

KatyMac · 26/07/2011 14:49

Badly I'm afraid - I have asked for an extension

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gingergran · 26/07/2011 16:28

we love extensions!!!!!!!

said · 26/07/2011 20:54

Yes, extensions are good. Have sent mine. Incoherent waffling making it quite clear I haven't really done enough reading. Oh well, too late now. Next one in about 3 weeks Shock

KatyMac · 26/07/2011 22:17

I really can't concentrate

Between school holidays (busier than normal), my dad being in hospital & DD getting the lead in the musical, it's all a bit Hmm atm

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vividgingerchilli · 27/07/2011 16:51

Thanks Cat, in October I'm doing E101.

said · 27/07/2011 18:03

Crikey! Marked already - just over 24 hours after submission.

Good luck Katy, I know too well how other distractions make it impossible concentrate

KatyMac · 27/07/2011 18:13

He was in surgery for hours today

Fingers crossed he's OK

I have asked for Monday morning, but I might have to go for Friday

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