And now for something completely different......

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As far as I know, it's to teach Adults in the Lifelong Learning Sector. That's what I'm aiming for. It's through Huddersfield Uni, but I'm studying at Northern College (if I'm accepted!)

 

I did an OU degree in my 30's - fantastic experience. Followed it up with Masters in my 40's. Go for it!

 

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TYKES.

The Young Knowledgeable Eloquent Scholars.

 

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Best of luck with your course & if it's maths with stats feel free to ask any questions

 

I wouldn't have thought so - she lives in Dorset

Starting (again) at 50 seems much younger than 55 though............

 

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And there we have it.

If I had my hat on Sir , I would gladly doff it

 

Wow what subject(s)?

 

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Cheers. Might take you up on that!

 

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I like the "Young". I presume you are using the term VERY loosely.

 

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Not at all mate. I am very impressed with your venture.

Good Luck Mate.

 

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Cheers Ian. Not having a dig at you. More at my own age

 

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66 I thought nothing of it mate, anyway I'm only 4 years behind you. Although I still think i'm 18. LOL

 

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Don't we all. Tried doing a cartwheel about a month ago. Still feeling the bruises!

 

I was made redundant at fifty, but had the option of leaving with my pension. At first I thought that was it, I was on the scrapheap, not wanted any more by anyone. I was extremely low. However, after taking advice from Stahlrost and, especially, my wife, I began to view things somewhat differently. She pointed out how I'd always loved archaeology and it was a perfect opportunity to fulfil a life long dream to work in the discipline. Thankfully, and not for the first time, I listened, took on board what Crystal advised and I'm glad I did.

 

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Brilliant. Inaccurate, but brilliant!

 

For doing a degree even though you're in your 50s? Not at all.
For choosing maths? Yup, off your head. 36 hours a week doing sums, bloody hell.

Do you get much contact time? Just wondering how you'll get on if you get stuck on one of your sums and if there's anyone to ask.

 

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Laughing.

 

I'm reliably informed that there is enough contact time both as a group and individually via PC - there are also residential courses, regular (marked) assignments with feedback.

I'm pretty confident with numbers - it's entirely logical - that is what is so easy with maths unlike other subjects like economics where political persuasion can be brought to bear or, when one asks how grey is that wall...........erm difficult (especially as I'm colour blind!)

 

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I only have to think about doing cartwheels and I hobble abart for two days

 

How on earth did you get into archaeology? I did Geography at A level - and I liked the physical geography part of the course - but never considered it a route into something like archaeology.

A bit like yourself I find myself out of work (partly through my ailments) and at a bit of a loose end - I do have a pension not a very big one admittedly so financially I'm not too strapped - especially if I get the maintenance grant.

I wouldn't say I loved Mathematics but I find it easier than say English Lit or a language and I do enjoy teaching/coaching - as part of my previous life working as a bank auditor I enjoyed trained younger members of staff - I love the 'light bulb' moment when something drops into place.

I'd love to teach mathematics either kids or adults who never 'got it' at school

PS - I think I can now spell archaeology without referring to one of your posts!