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An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...course that this taster course is based on offers a foundation for this lifelong learning effort. The taster course examines three aspects that are highly relevant to intercultural competence: culture, communication, and identity. These three terms are used frequently by us in our everyday lives, but their meanings can seem ambiguous and broad. Have you for instance...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Using film music in the classroom
Education & Development

Using film music in the classroom

...course, Using film music in the classroom, explores them all...There are many approaches to using film music in the classroom including: a focus on pupil experience; a focus on the structure of composition; a focus on the relationship between music and image. This free course, Using film music in the classroom, explores them all....Using film music in the classroom:...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Sustainable Scotland
Nature & Environment

Sustainable Scotland

...course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a sustainable future in the context of contemporary Scottish society. It will give you a broad-based introduction to a number of different aspects of sustainability that impact on Scotland and the wider world...Sustainable Scotland is a free course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a sustainable future in...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Exploring the history of prisoner education Badge icon
History & The Arts

Exploring the history of prisoner education

...course, Exploring the history of prisoner education, looks at the history of prison education in the British Isles. It will examine the motivations behind the provision of education, the types of learning that were offered and the experiences of prisoners over the first 100 years of education in prisons...Schemes to improve the literacy and numeracy of prisoners, and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to music theory 1: form
History & The Arts

Introduction to music theory 1: form

...course, you will learn how to identify musical form through close engagement with recorded of music, and studying examples of folk, popular, and classical music from several world traditions. You will explore a number of methods of representing form, including alphabetical designations (e.g., AABA), genre-specific terminology (e.g., terms such as ‘verse’ and...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Approaching poetry
History & The Arts

Approaching poetry

...course, Approaching poetry, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about rhythm, alliteration, rhyme, poetic inversion, voice and line lengths and endings. You will examine poems that do not rhyme and learn how to compare and contrast poetry...Do you want to get more out of your reading of poetry?...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Encouraging book talk in the school library
Education & Development

Encouraging book talk in the school library

...course, Encouraging book talk in the school library, offers ideas and activities to engage pupils in discussing books. It is aimed at librarians, teaching assistants and other adults working with pupils in school libraries...As adults we sometimes struggle to justify our feelings about particular books, but children are quite clear about what they like and don't like. It...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)
Education & Development

Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)

...course introduces school governors to the contested area of educational inclusion. This Badged Open Course is part of a collection of training resources for school governors in Wales...Welcome This course provides a brief introduction to the field of inclusive education. You can also access the other courses in this collection: An introduction to leadership for governors...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs