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Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...thinking about volunteering or working in the voluntary sector and wanted to find out more about it; or you already work or volunteer and are seeking to build on your existing knowledge or skills. You may of course just have a general interest in voluntary organisations, or are looking to develop or refresh your study skills for further learning. You begin this course by...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Education & Development

Succeed in the workplace

...think you would fit in well, too. After all, even if you are offered the job, you might decide not to accept it. Whatever you decide, making interviews productive is vital if you are to achieve your career aims. Watch Wendy introduce Week 7: Wendy Woolery: Welcome to Week 7. You’re nearing the end of the course now. Well done. We hope you’ve learned a lot and are...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Assessment in secondary music
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary music

...systems. And the demands of these systems can lead to assessment which is inherently unmusical. For me it is important then that music teachers understand what assessment in music education is for and how it is best carried out in the classroom. Music teachers need to make the case for approaches to assessment in music that support young people’s musical development and...
First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship
Money & Business

First steps in innovation and entrepreneurship

...think when they see them, they’re so majestic. They’re like sculpture. And I think that, hopefully, it’s reassured a lot more people. [MUSIC PLAYING] BOY: Yeah. LIZ DALE Now, are you ready to play with the kite? [MUSIC PLAYING] MIKE BLANCH The wind farm generates about 12 gigawatt hours a year, which equates with income of about a million pounds a year. And that...
Supporting climate action through digital education
Education & Development

Supporting climate action through digital education

...systems around travel? You might think about cultures and systems within your institution, your local community or the global community. 4. How could you encourage the learners in your context in taking their own individual actions and developing their own ‘carbon handprint’?...Session 1: Preparing to teach the climate emergency: 4 Summary - In Session 1 you’ve...
Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally
History & The Arts

Rod Stewart was a 1970s ally

...Think I’m Sexy,” with multi-platinum group DNCE. They premiered the single together on Aug. 27 at the MTV Video Music Awards, introducing Rod Stewart to a new generation. While “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” is one of his signature songs, peaking at No. 1 in six countries, some of his other songs stand out for their lyrics and ability to raise social awareness. What...
Can science make you a better leader?
Money & Business

Can science make you a better leader?

...think there is a really great level of awareness right down to colleague level. Equally important was a strong set of genuine organisational values. At one charity, people knew and shared the same values and ethics which empowered them to challenge any instances of transgression. We also found that having clear and widely-understood policies and processes around...
Connecting unseen dots
Education & Development

Connecting unseen dots

...thinking, creativity, communication and collaboration, which are all underpinned by a more democratic view of who and how we generate new thinking (including children and young people). In response to the final question, Mathew shared some initial findings from his research showing that what young people and students bring into the educational space is often...