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Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology
Science, Maths & Technology

Practising science: Reading the rocks and ecology

...system of parallel ridges, or ripple marks, like the ones shown in Figure 13a, form by the action that flowing water has on the erosion, transport and deposition of sand grains. In sedimentary strata, ripples and dunes (which are effectively larger versions of ripple marks) are normally seen in cross-section rather than in plan view, because pristine depositional surfaces...
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Level 1: Introductory 14 hrs
Learning how to learn
Education & Development

Learning how to learn

...system seemed to suit me. Wanted to do psychology degree. Chose Biology, brain and behaviour as the course title sounds good and the description appealed to me. Might do science degree. This course relevant to psychology and science degrees. Most students have a mixture of reasons for studying, some more dominant than others. And many students find their motives change...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...systems that young people have are each other. ANDREW: I think if all the activities weren’t there and I didn’t have a penny to do an activity, the relationships would still be there, and the work would still go on. When we started The Factory Project out, we had 42 pounds in the bank, that was it, you know. And to set a project up on such a minimal amount of money...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Teaching secondary science
Education & Development

Teaching secondary science

...system can be seen in the curriculum and by what is tested through examinations. Activity 4 Science knowledge in school Timing: Allow about 20 minutes Look at the schemes of work and examinations papers from the different examination boards used by your school. Analyse the documents to identify the sort of knowledge that is being assessed and therefore valued. What is the...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Asset allocation in investment
Money & Business

Asset allocation in investment

...system. The three operational objectives of the FCA, shown on page 5 of the FCA document, are the consumer protection objective, the competition objective, and the integrity objective. The conflicts have not been dealt with, merely acknowledged. Select the answer for Question 1a here Which questionnaires are recommended for financial advisers to get their customers to...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...to be criminal change over time and place. Likewise, the way the criminal justice system operates is also an area that some criminologists study and scrutinise. Some of the broad questions criminologists or those studying criminology might ask are shown in Figure 6. [Described image] Figure 6 Asking criminological questions Whilst these are some of the questions that criminologists start from, the work that ......
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...systems and school contexts. For the purposes of this course, the term ‘mentor’ is used to indicate the person (usually a member of the school staff) who works with the beginner teacher on a daily basis in the school context supporting their development while on placement. The role of ‘tutor’ may include providing academic support, if the student is studying for...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing
Money & Business

Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing

...system at your work to discuss aspects of your job that are important to you and ones you want to change, before making this decision. You may be able to negotiate flexible working hours, a change in environment or using your transferable skills to move into another role in the company. Having a personal development plan (PDP) that details your goals, your preferences and...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs