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Wilberforce
History & The Arts

Wilberforce

...Introduction - William Wilberforce, the politician and religious writer, was instrumental in the abolition of slavery in Britain. This course explores Wilberforce’s career and writings and assesses their historical significance. In particular it examines the contribution that Evangelicalism, the religious tradition to which Wilberforce belonged, made in the transitions...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver
Education & Development

Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver

...management committee was organised. Dr Clarke further went on to raise funds from BBC Children in Need and the Local Health Authority for the first three years of the project. This was to pay the wages of a co-ordinator, an administrator and two sessional nursery nurses. At the outset, the project (as it was called) was located in the health centre in the hope that it...
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Article 15 mins
Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas
Science, Maths & Technology

Starting with maths: Patterns and formulas

...Introduction - Patterns occur everywhere in art, nature, science and especially mathematics. Being able to recognise, describe and use these patterns is an important skill that helps you to tackle a wide variety of different problems. This course explores some of these patterns ranging from ancient number patterns to the latest mathematical research. It also looks at some...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
A visit to Ada Lovelace's memorial
History & The Arts

A visit to Ada Lovelace's memorial

...introduction to the theme. A glance at the history of the place will be necessary to our account. Kirkby, its ancient name, implies that it was a Danish settlement, distinguishable from others around, at the time it was first formed, by the presence of a church within its precincts. Probably the first Christian place of worship in this neighbourhood, a thousand years ago,...
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Article 10 mins
Religion and Violence
History & The Arts

Religion and Violence

...Introduction In recent decades there have been many events that seem to link religion and violence – for example, the ‘Troubles’ in Northern Ireland in the later twentieth century, the 9/11 attacks of 2001, the activities of ISIS in Iraq and Syria, and recurrent communal violence between Hindus and Muslims in India. It is also likely that the situations that...
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Video 5 mins
Children and young people’s participation
Education & Development

Children and young people’s participation

...Introduction - Children and young people’s participation is a complex and contested area. The theme of ‘participation’ infers a sense of involvement, citizenship and agency. Here we look at the multidimensional nature of children’s participation and the many challenges that practitioners and children face. When thinking about these issues it will be important to...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Teaching secondary science
Education & Development

Teaching secondary science

...Introduction - This free course, Teaching secondary science, is aimed at new teachers who are in training or embarking on their teaching career and working in school. It sets out to explore some of the key issues around teaching science in secondary schools. Engaging with these issues and debates will help you to reflect upon and develop your practice as a science...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...Introduction - This course explores school geography, focusing upon how geography is currently being taught and understood. While studying this course you will read about the significance of geography as a subject, considering what are the defining concepts for school geography and its educational value. The course also includes a lesson plan and a look at definitions of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs