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Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...Mental Health (NIMH): https://www.nimh.nih.gov/ Video 9: The Rubber Hand Illusion, Horizon, BBC 2 © BBC Video 11: Neural network simulation: Courtesy Denis Dmitriev: https://www.cybercontrols.org Every effort has been made to contact copyright owners. If any have been inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first...
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Education & Development

Succeed with learning

...health. He is beginning to think that he should find a different line of work, so he has decided to build on what he already knows about computers. He has enrolled in a class, Introduction to Computers, at his local college. Jim takes up the story: The class I had signed up for, ‘Introduction to Computers’, took place at my local college. It was years since I had been...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present
History & The Arts

The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present

...mental development, where ethical values and intellectual qualities were inculcated to the young. This was called ephebeia (a system by which men aged between 17 and 19 received physical education in all Greek cities). In addition, according to the Gymnasium law of Beroia, ‘the ephebes [i.e. adolescent males] and those less than 22 years of age are to train in...
Working with young people: roles and responsibilities
Education & Development

Working with young people: roles and responsibilities

...and the lad in the wheelchair was actually not only physically disabled, he’d got mental disabilities as well LAUREN [01.01] Will be…in the summer then? GUY Well, if it goes off….It’ll be next summer???????? BOY [01.07] I can’t believe you’re going out with someone with a baby though ANOTHER I know………how old, how old is she? NIKITA [01.18] Sit next to me come on BOY Yes TINA [01.29] Before you go home tonight can you ......
Teaching Spanish pronunciation
Languages

Teaching Spanish pronunciation

...mental disturbance) Example: el mar tranquilo Synonyms: pacífico, relajado, calmado Meaning: free from disturbance; calm Example: her tranquil gaze Synonyms: peaceful, restful, reposeful, calm, quiet, still, serene, placid, relaxing, soothing, undisturbed, idyllic, halcyon, mild, pleasant Pronunciation: [traŋˈkilo] Pronunciation: [ˈtræŋkwɪl] Both words come from...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Revision and examinations
Education & Development

Revision and examinations

...mental checklist of what I need to do once I’ve turned over the paper. I do this because I used to rush in and answer the first question that looked at all familiar, only to find that there was a much better question further on. I would spend ages on this first question and not leave enough time for the rest. I tended not to plan, and so the facts were all jumbled and I...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Rising China and Africa's development: oil
Society, Politics & Law

Rising China and Africa's development: oil

...health and education provision and rising poverty and inequality. The benefits of revenue and rents fail to trickle down to the majority of citizens. Yet, the continent abounds with natural resources and more are being found all of the time, which is why nations like China are increasingly looking to Africa to secure new supplies. According to Vines (2014): ‘Six of the...
Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth
Education & Development

Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth

...Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies. It may also be useful to those interested in embarking on Masters-level study, or interested in finding out more about research methodology and ways of knowing. Click on these links to find out further information about the Masters in Education and Masters in Childhood and Youth at The Open University. Or you can email...