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Science, Maths & Technology

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in STEM

...class I had today. Ugh. When you put people in pairs and one of them dominates, why is that? Or whatever the question might be- ask it in a way that the person turns to with that beautifully quizzical look and says, huh- that great, beautiful paralinguistic that can drive a great deal of what we do. You want to hear someone else say that about a thought you had, and you...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
International relations: exploring territorial divisions
Society, Politics & Law

International relations: exploring territorial divisions

...de facto British and French rule, as ‘mandated territories’ under the auspices of the League of Nations (the forerunner to the United Nations (UN)). Following on from the stipulations of the Sykes–Picot agreement, the territories of modern-day Syria and Lebanon fell under French control, while present-day Palestine/Israel, Jordan and Iraq were administered by the...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...classes. The reputation of St. Mellons, a new town in South Wales became notorious after a visit by the then Welsh Secretary, John Redwood, in 1993. “Feckless women”; “fatherless families”; “starve them of social security”, he said. Sue Shepherd is one of those St. Mellons single mothers, singled out for criticism. Sue Shepherd It’s a stance really that they...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
A Europe of the Regions?
Society, Politics & Law

A Europe of the Regions?

...de Calais) rather than a history of cooperation on which to build...A Europe of the Regions?: 4.4 The Committee of the Regions - The regions, however, have a privileged place in EU integration, and the Committee of the Regions has the status of an ‘expert’ which must be consulted on issues of cross-border cooperation. This Committee epitomises both the growth of EU...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Creating open educational resources
Education & Development

Creating open educational resources

...classes they’re going to study and to review, and go back over things of classes they had been to. They’ve also found that lots of students at other universities do the same. Oh, you know, I’ve got this class on quantum mechanics. Oh, we’re just going to see what the MIT stuff on quantum mechanics is like. They’re starting to make those comparisons. Or they’re...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Design
Science, Maths & Technology

Design

...variable more significant in the high-floor design is the width of the cabin superstructure. A wide cabin gives narrow side decks that inhibit working above deck but might give more headroom inside the yacht. A design where a person can sit underneath a side deck gives a very different use of space than a design where sitting is only possible under the cabin roof. A...
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Level 1: Introductory 28 hrs
Cynorthwywyr addysgu: Cymorth ar waith
Education & Development

Cynorthwywyr addysgu: Cymorth ar waith

...class, how could a teacher do her [sic] job effectively without assistants?’ Fodd bynnag, er bod y rhieni hyn yn cydnabod rôl bwysig cynorthwywyr yn ysgol gynradd eu plant, teimlai llawer ohonynt hefyd y dylai fod gwahaniaeth clir rhwng rolau athrawon a chynorthwywyr addysgu. Fel y dywedodd un rhiant, ‘Teaching assistants should not “teach” the class, they should...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role
Health, Sports & Psychology

Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role

...class. We're all different. So different things will help us feel better. Number 2, be kind to yourself. If you're doing anything more than you normally would, then that's a step in the right direction. Keep a diary or tell a friend about your achievements. Number 3, everyday things count. Gardening, vacuuming, mopping-- those pesky chores are good for your mental health,...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs