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Happy Saint Andrew's Day
Society, Politics & Law

Happy Saint Andrew's Day

...resources on Scotland's culture, society and heritage. ...[St Andrew the apostle ] On 30th November it is Saint Andrew's Day, it is also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas. This is a time when we celebrate the patron saint of Scotland, so why not learn more about Scotland's riveting political and natural landscapes with our broad range of learning resources?...
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Article 30 mins
Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people
Society, Politics & Law

Mugabexit: an opportunity for Zimbabwe to build resilient systems from resilient people

...resourcefulness that the Zimbabwean people have shown over the years. In the past week world attention was drawn sharply to Zimbabwean people that have, for a long time, yearned for transparent and inclusive economic and political systems that give everyone a fair chance in life. Against all odds, Zimbabweans weathered an economic meltdown of epic proportions for close to...
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Article 10 mins
Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept
Education & Development

Reading for pleasure: exploring the concept

...education is potentially problematic; it is open to multiple interpretations and can create confusion for educators who work to make all the reading undertaken – in English lessons, in projects and in cross curricula and extra curricula contexts – pleasurable. But in order to foster reading for pleasure in schools, homes and community contexts, conceptual clarity is...
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Article 5 mins
Doping in rugby union: a case of papering over the cracks?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Doping in rugby union: a case of papering over the cracks?

...education for players from under-20 level. The results appear to support Ho’s claim with only four positive tests from 2,100 elite samples taken in 2014 – less than one percent. This however does not tell the full story. The timing of Ho’s proclamation coincided with the news that the 22-cap South Africa hooker, ‘Chiliboy’ Ralepelle, had been suspended for two...
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Article 5 mins
Can protective headgear increase the risk of injury to rugby players?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can protective headgear increase the risk of injury to rugby players?

...Open Sport & Exercise Medicine found that some rugby players seem to wear protective headgear to give them the confidence not to worry about getting injured. And that as a result, players may display reckless tackling behaviours that may increase the risk of serious injuries such as concussions. But the issue of concussion in rugby is not just limited to the youth game....
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Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...Education...Early years team work and leadership: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the concept of leadership in the early years demonstrate an awareness of factors that influence leadership and teamwork understand how teamwork can support leadership skills reflect on personal leadership and teamwork skills...Early years...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Working with diversity in services for children and young people
Education & Development

Working with diversity in services for children and young people

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Number theory

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs