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Ageism and age discrimination
Society, Politics & Law

Ageism and age discrimination

...course will focus on the ageism targeted at older people, looking at the stereotypes, prejudices and discrimination they experience and the impact they can have...Ageism refers to the way we think, feel and behave towards people based on their age. It is a fluid concept that can apply to any age group. Ageism exists in our institutions, in our relationships with others...
Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
The First World War: trauma and memory
History & The Arts

The First World War: trauma and memory

...German aircraft attacked southern English towns and cities, including London, causing casualties and, of course, instilling fear. It is clear that the killing of innocent civilians had a profound impact on public attitudes in Britain. The bombing of the school in East London provided further evidence for many of Germany’s barbaric aggression, as the following extract...
Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...course, Neighbourhood nature, will provide you with basic scientific and observational skills so that you can go into your local neighbourhood to discover the animals and plants in open spaces. You will learn how to observe, identify and record the wildlife around you, building up a picture of a small part of your local environment...There is a fascinating world of nature...
Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Effective communication in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Effective communication in the workplace

...course on effective communication. Discover how to express yourself clearly, understand others better, and adapt your communication skills for a range of situations, from everyday conversations to the digital workplaces of the future...Many of the problems we encounter in the workplace are the result of poor communication. Whether we are frustrated by a lack of...
An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to digital simulation in healthcare

...course will help you develop an understanding of digital simulation and how it can enhance learning and clinical practice, not only through simulation but also through debriefing. As such, this resource is designed to explore the principles behind digital simulation, identify who benefits from participating in digital simulation, and evaluate the potential impact digital...
Introduction to Spanish
Languages

Introduction to Spanish

...course is an extract from the L106 Introduction to Spanish Studies (beginners) course. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some knowledge of Spanish you could give it a go and we hope that you enjoy the course!...In this free course, you will learn how to talk about your work and your working day. You will learn vocabulary for different professions, say what your...
Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
The Somme: The German perspective
History & The Arts

The Somme: The German perspective

...courses and qualifications [Character of German General] Shortly after daybreak on 1 July 1916, around 100,000 troops of Sir Henry Rawlinson’s 5th Army left their trenches and advanced on the German trenches across no-man’s-land. Many, if not most, expected the 5-day artillery bombardment to have destroyed all but the hardiest of German defensive works and to have...
Auftakt: intermediate German
Languages

Auftakt: intermediate German

...German while learning about life and culture in Germany and Austria? The 20 tracks in this album are devised as a revision of some post-beginners structures and vocabulary as well as an introduction to different aspects of everyday life in German speaking countries. The tracks contain recordings of German and Austrian native speakers and have been taken from the...