Nursery World - Mature students, part 2: Be prepared

When you're going back to college for a childcare course, it helps to be aware of different learning styles and how to brush up your study techniques, says Maureen Smith

When you're going back to college for a childcare course, it helps to be aware of different learning styles and how to brush up your study techniques, says Maureen Smith

Going to college as a mature student can be daunting. If you have signed up to start a childcare course in the autumn, there is a lot you can do to prepare in the meantime.

Learning styles

You will use various learning styles during the course, but working out which style is closest to the way you learn will indicate the best way for you to study. The main categories are:

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