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Returning to STEM Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Returning to STEM

...systems. So I just think it was, yes, the course was very significant in that it just gave me the confidence to apply for that particular job and it just turned out that my experience fitted very well to the company. Week 2 of this course includes a section on volunteering, which can be a useful way to get a foot in the door, and returnships (special internships designed...
Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Studying mammals: Plant predators
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: Plant predators

...systems of ruminants and hindgut fermenters...Studying mammals: Plant predators: 1 The herbivores - As you work through this course you will come across boxes, like this one, which give you advice about the study skills that you will be developing as you progress through the course. To avoid breaking up the flow of the text, they will usually appear at the start or end of...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Climate justice for the next generation
Education & Development

Climate justice for the next generation

...think for yourself, the right to share your ideas and be listened to, the right to practise your own religion, the right to be treated fairly by everyone, the right not to be enslaved, exploited, or do work that harms you, the right to play, the right to rest, and the right to have adults do what is best for you. Let's see how you can use these rights in your life. Video...
Working mathematically
Science, Maths & Technology

Working mathematically

...think about mathematics, do you see it mainly as a collection of topics (mathematical content) or as a way of thinking (mathematical process)? Later in the course you will be asked to consider further the distinction between content and process in mathematics. You will also be asked to consider a particular organising framework for thinking about your teaching. It is...
Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Biofuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Biofuels

...think this arrow relates to? Answer The compound is gaseous carbon dioxide and it is used by the tree for photosynthesis. In Figure 2 there are many arrows depicting movement of carbon compounds from one place to another. For instance, when plants and animals die they may get buried in soil and eventually as more material is deposited on top of them, they are buried deep...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...systems and school contexts. For the purposes of this course, the term ‘mentor’ is used to indicate the person (usually a member of the school staff) who works with the beginner teacher on a daily basis in the school context supporting their development while on placement. The role of ‘tutor’ may include providing academic support, if the student is studying for...
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Society, Politics & Law

Advancing Black leadership

...think about the largely negative effects of power – on the body and on the mind. You will explore how the body is restricted and potentially liberated as power affects movement, space and life. In terms of the mind, you will consider how the legacy of colonialism continues to affect mental health and the capacity of people to lead in ways that enhance equity. You will...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Intimate not Intimidated: It's Time to Talk about Sex and Disability

...think I’ve got more confident with it which makes guys more confident with it. So like at first I was like really shy about like a lot of my scars and the hoisting. But that’s got easier the more time’s gone on and the more like, obviously the more you get to know someone it’s a lot easier as well. But yeah it’s a challenge. Because obviously there’s certain...