Should I change my course?
I'm enrolled in infancy and childhood right now. I really do love the topic! But the problem is that it way the class is structured really bothers me. It is mostly based on group discussions and joint-paper writing. I'm a control freak, and I do not do well when I have to place my trust on the other person to do their part. But the course is also less based on exams, and I like that. However, there is also a 2.5-3 hour service requirement at a preschool. With presentations, papers, discussions, and two projects, that's a shitload of work.
2006-08-28 11:51:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Psychopharmacology also sounds interesting. It meets 3 times as opposed to 4. There are no major group projects. It is going to be harder, but I will also have more time to study for the class and the GRE. It will be tough, but less "busy-work." I'm terrified of the class, but I won't be as irritated as I would have been in infancy and childhood...
2006-08-28 11:53:48 · update #1
It all depends on three things: Is this a college course? If it is, are you taking more than three classes? What is your major, your goal?
As a college grad, I recommend taking one difficult class a semester, mixed in with classes that you think you can handle okay, and one class you really think you would enjoy. You sound alot more enthusiastic about the infancy and childhood course. I am acutally going to get my Master's Degree in Early Intervention, so I know a little bit about these courses.
Psychopharmacology would be really really difficult. There will be a ton of memorization, very difficult tests and quizes, and alot more reading material. If these types of things don't bother you, then this course is definetly a consideration - you might actually thank yourself for choosing a 3 hour service requirement (which means you will go play with preschoolers and see how the classroom works)
you can always talk to the professor before the class starts and let them know you're not comfortable with the structure - they might just let you work on your own - I have done that in the past. Its amazing how much cooler college profs are than high school teachers!
hope this helps!!
2006-08-28 12:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jacob & Adam's Mommy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Stay with the topic you love. If what is demanded of you is clearly distinct from what is needed from your partner, then you need only worry about accomplishing what is expected of you. If it works any other way, then I would drop the whole school.
2006-08-28 20:08:55 · answer #2 · answered by Psyengine 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋