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An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)
Education & Development

An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)

...physical environment which had a reported positive impact with a sense of pride felt by both staff and pupils. On page 3 of Developing a culture of monitoring and evaluation, as part of the process, teachers became actively involved in monitoring activities and the scrutiny of data to help them identify improvement actions. Within Developing capacity, on page 3 it is...
Reading evidence
Society, Politics & Law

Reading evidence

...physical’ policing resulting in higher risk of fatality or injury. Others might argue that the statistics are a result of racism. To decide between the two we need all of the elements on the circuit of knowledge, not just the evidence...Reading evidence: 1.2.2 Stages in reading numbers and diagrams - Having established roughly what we are looking at when we see a table...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Approaching leadership with care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Approaching leadership with care

...physical health stops me from playing football with the kids, my skill in the kitchen means I keep the whole family eating healthily on a tight budget. My incompleteness does not make me incompetent because … although I’m not medically trained, my role on the desk in the fracture clinic team is vital in ensuring a smooth-running service for everyone. Whatever your...
Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Capacity and demand management
Society, Politics & Law

Capacity and demand management

...physical queues such as at a supermarket or bank, the queue often self-limits as customers renege, leave the queue, or balk. They don't join a long queue instead of waiting for a long time. This simulation doesn't replicate that behavior. In a situation where demand and capacity are about the same but you have some variation in either demand or capacity or both, you tend...
Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Understanding language and learning
Languages

Understanding language and learning

...physical as well as virtual – linguists have begun to question the idea that languages are discrete, essentialised and countable. Such scholars argue that the difference between languages is more political and ideological than empirical. Thus, the reason why mutually intelligible entities such as Swedish, Norwegian and Danish are considered languages but the mutually...
Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...physical disabilities. Activity 5 Grants versus contracts Timing: Allow approximately 5 minutes Think about the following questions and make some notes: What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of grants and contracts? What would be your preference if you were involved with fundraising in a voluntary organisation? Comment The advantage of grants and...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Becoming an ethical researcher Badge icon
Education & Development

Becoming an ethical researcher

...physically or emotionally without risk analysis, debriefing or appropriate psychosocial support. Think about: Do you think this implies avoiding any vulnerable groups or sensitive topics, for example in the areas you might want to research? Reflect on when you might choose to read and analyse the research of others instead of conducting research yourself. Imagine carrying...
Internships and other work experiences Badge icon
Money & Business

Internships and other work experiences

...physical contact with. Discussion That may have felt slightly awkward but the more you do it, the more natural it will feel. A strong, appropriate handshake is a great way to start a first impression...Week 5: Obtaining a work experience opportunity – promoting myself in person: 1.2 Dressing appropriately - Another aspect of the first impression that many people worry...