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Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...physically. Around 841 Kenneth (Cinaed) mac Alpín became King of Dál Riata and, two years later, he unified the Picts and Scots under his leadership. As the language of status and government, Gaelic became nationally dominant, absorbing Pictish. The kingdom was called Alba (and still is in Gaelic), an ancient term related to Albion which, in the days before the...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Discovering Ancient Greek and Latin
History & The Arts

Discovering Ancient Greek and Latin

...physics’ as opposed to ‘quantum physics’ a particular style, embracing concepts such as balance, harmony, restraint and correctness. In this sense, ‘classical’ might be contrasted with the word ‘romantic’, denoting a more intuitive and free-spirited approach. You might also have observed that the term is now applied very widely – to music, ballet, guitar,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
What is Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Europe?

...physical sense. In conventional geographical terms the situation is rather different. Europe is generally understood to be the western portion of the Eurasian landmass, together with a number of islands not far from the mainland (Corsica, Crete, Malta, Sardinia, Sicily, Ireland and Iceland, as well as Great Britain) (see Figure 3). But that does not provide a clear-cut...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Making creativity and innovation happen
Money & Business

Making creativity and innovation happen

...physical products to services, ideas, and processes, etc. Critically, however, the way that these ‘products’ are generated can vary substantially from context to context. Activity 1 Are you creative? Timing: Allow about 5 minutes Do you consider yourself creative? Reflect on the times that you have solved a problem – at work, at home or elsewhere – by coming up...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
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Education & Development

Teaching mathematics

...physical objects such as bricks and tiles. Starting with 8 objects, a child can split these objects into two or more groups(Figure 3). [Using blocks to demonstrate number bonds to 8] Figure 3 Using blocks to demonstrate number bonds to 8 This can also be done pictorially using a part-whole diagram or a bar diagram (Figure 4). Figure 4 Diagrams which illustrate two plus...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching others to coach

...physical activity coaches to become inspirational and excellent in their practice? This course is designed for coach developers, educators, mentors and tutors who support coaches to improve. You will explore how people learn, what are the skills and qualities of an effective coach of coaches, as well appreciate how to ask powerful questions and listen actively. You will...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
In the night sky: Orion
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky: Orion

...Physical Sciences is involved in many different research projects, one of which is the Gaia satellite. Ross Burgon is one of the scientists working with the Gaia project team. In the following video he talks to Phillipa about the research carried out in the Centre for Electronic Imaging (CEI). PHILLIPA SMITH: I’m here with Dr Ross Burgon at the Centre for Electronic...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...physical potential in both personal and social life.’ – Abhijit Naskar. (Naskar, 2016, p143) ‘The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.’ – Martin Luther King, Jr. (King, 1947) ‘The goal of education is not to increase the amount of knowledge but to...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs