Hiya...is anybody starting the Open University K101 course this October. Have you recieved your package yet? Wow, so much to get through.!!! I have not been in education for over 15yrs and it is all quite daunting. Would be good to chat to others starting this course and tackling the 1st TMA (tutor marked assigment). Any tips and advice would be welcomed :-)
hello,
I completed the K100 course last october, which is now the K101. It a V good course if you want to start on a more proffessional direction for your career. I am just finishing my ED209 childhood development course and have also now started full time uni doing my social work degree. Without K100 I would not have been accepted on the course, it is agreat background for starting in social work, covers alot on social policy and accountability.
For your TMA's i would highly recommend reading fully the section in you good study guide that covers this, it section 10 i think, long and wordy but vey usefull if you havene't ever written and academic essay before. i think if its anything like the strcuture of the course i did you fiast essay may be around informal carers??? or bowlby and maternal deprivation. Just keep in factual, to the point and answer the question. never be afraid to ask questions of the research, be critical of it but in a clear objective way, with evidence for your critic as well. one thing i have learnt, say nothing unless you can back it up with evidence!!!!
hope you get on well
sally
Hey cappachino!!
I actually completed the k101 this year, and it gave me the qualification I needed to get on to the social work degree I have just started!
I thoroughly enjoyed the k101 course, I found it interesting, thought-provoking and insightful - you really will enjoy it!! I would definately recommend making use of the online forums where you can chat and find support with many other people in the same boat as you!! Your personal tutor will also offer you plenty of support, and don't be afraid to approach them with any questions or queries - they are more than happy to help!
The workload is very big, but just try as hard as you can to stick to the study calender and you'll be fine! They even give you catch up weeks to get back on your feet!
The tma's do seem very daunting but after the first couple you really do get the hang of it! After they have been marked and returned you get detailed feedback, and I would definately recommend making a point of reading it all through and taking note of what you can do next time to improve!!
For the exam, revise and prepare in advance and you will pass with flying colours!! Good luck and if you need any help at all you can always private message me!! Laura
Hi I am starting the course k101 in october and im 62 finished school many years ago
hi my name is jess i am starting the k101 course in october 2010,how did you find the course
jward
Hello jess i to am starting the course in october i am very scared but excited at the same time. I am just having a look at the dvd and reading a few pages of the first book to get an idea as to what it is allabout.
Hi ,
Im Mary im starting the open university course k101 in octo ive just received my study package and have been over the material im very excited to be studying again after such a long time.
i hope that this course will be just as challenging as it looks.
Hello Margy ive had a look at the books and dvd it looks really intresting i am to a bit nervus espesally the assignments,but looking forward to doing them ,i hope we can help each other with the work it would be good .
Hi Mary im starting the k101 course in oct as well , ive been through the books and dvd it does like it will be a good course and im looking forward to starting it , i hope it will be challanging as well what do you want to train for i want to get in to adult nursing at the uea in norwich .
Yes i have had a looks as well looks very good. i am just reading module 1. i wish you well. I hope we can help each other and gain more knowledge as we go along. Margie
Can someone please explain what this course is called? What you study? What level it is at? Will it get u into uni on it's own? Just I know someone who may be interested in this (not me, im 8 months away from qualifying from uni)
I wish you well to Margy,yes it would benifit both of us to help each other ive just started reading module 1 ,it does sound good .
hi andy, this course is an introduction to health and social care which is a level 1 diploma ,you can use the points to get into uni thats what i want to do ,but i have chosen to add this course to add to health and social care and health studies they are both honours and then im gonna apply to uni i hope this information helps . good luck in qualifying from uni .
hi guys, i am also starting this course in Oct n haven't studied for yrs! I have received all my course material...it all seems very daunting but i hope we can all help each other through it..
HI, im Lesley and Im starting this course in Oct. I haven't studied since school and am 42 so many years ago. I have been going through the dvd and have made an attempt at the 1st essay, I'm hoping i will get through this as I want to go to uni next year to train as a midwife so hoping we can all help each other . Good Luck everyone I think we may need it .
Im starting the K101 Course in October! I am 22 and work full time. I have received my package and had a look through, ive attempted up to about Activity 4 in Unit 4. Im finding it difficult to manage my time : / im a bit scared im going to fall behind!
Hi Lesley, I'm starting the K101 too and I'm also 42. I've had a look through most of the package. It all seems quite daunting at the minute.
hi , im starting the K101 in october well now really, received all the course material but no notification of the course tutor has anybody had their tutor info, Im 49 and absolutely terrified at the mo, havnt been in school since i was 17 and writing essays wasnt my strong point, will just have to wait and see
I am Richard Chidiebere, just the K101 course, I am not really scared because It was a calculated attempt by myself to the cause, so there is no cause to be scared, moreover in the present botton age without good education you just find your self at the bottom line. My advice is that if we have decided to be educated, let us have hope on ourselves, put every effort and soon it will pay off.
Hi Cappachino love your name! My name is Judian and I have started the K101 course and i'm sooooooooo loving it. I really enjoyed doing my 1st TMA how about you?
This is something i have always wanted to do but having my children at a youg age held me back a little. But now they are at a good age i have time on my hand's any way hope to talk again.
Whis everybody good luck........... i know i need it lol......
I did this course a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I've since done a few others and got Dip health & social care which has let my apply for BA in Social work at Uni (eeekk) The only advice I can give is to try and keep up with the reading (even if it means in bed at night) and play the CDs in the car, etc - it really filters through!! I'm sure when you get into it you will get the bug and keep going with education. Good luck
Andy_Pandy: Can someone please explain what this course is called? What you study? What level it is at? Will it get u into uni on it's own? Just I know someone who may be interested in this (not me, im 8 months away from qualifying from uni)
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Hi, im just starting k101 and like yourself im a little overwelmed with it all, just starting the 1st essay and unsure how to bring it all together, did you get through it ok and have you found it any easier?
Hi there, I am just about to start on the k101 course this February, is anyone else about to start this course? I am a little wary about it as I have not studied for some time but have to say I am also excited at the thought of getting started. Would be great to hear from anyone else doing this.
Tracey
Hi Margy
I would love to hear how you got on with your course, and whether you are now finished. I am not far off you in age, and I work more or less full time. Any advice, information and tips would be much, much appreciated!
Best wishes
Lin
Hi Tracey
How did you get on with the K101 - have you finished now? Hope you enjoyed it and that it went well. I am due to start, but not had my package yet. I would love to hear from you and am looking for all the help I can get!
Many thanks
Hi Mooky
How was the course, and have you completed it? Hope everything went okay for you. I am in the same positition as you were at the begining of the year, so if you could help a poor soul like me with lots of advice, I would be so, so grateful!
You realy impressive, age is only a number dont be discouraged, when I was in college last year doing Mathematics and Human Health and Physiology I told a Japaneese guy 72 years had graduated as a doctor and was on the back and could foresee his salary in one year to by a luxiourous house. Its about learning and retaining what you've learnt. I am 55 but that gives me steam to learn, play football, run, swim, read and work.
All the best
Geoff007
Hi Tracey,
Im also starting the course in Feb and am a bit nervous!!! Never done any kind of courses like this so would be interested to hear what its like!!! :)
Hi there
I am starting the K101 course in a couple of weeks, just got my package of docs through.
I am studying this as well as a GCSE and a city and guilds - and I've not studied in 10 years! I am hoping I will be able to handle all the studying this year..
Helena
Hi Helena,
Ive just got mine through too!!! Lets hope i understand it!!! very nerve wracking!!!!!
Yes it is nerve racking!
:-)