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A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course
Science, Maths & Technology

A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course

...Project] Alan concludes: "The contribution of the school has been invaluable. I have been extremely impressed by the enthusiasm and ability of the STEM pupils and in the quality of the results that they have obtained from COAST". Variable stars and citizen science The Denny pupils are now completing the second half of the course which involves taking measurements of...
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Article 10 mins
Astrobiology from the ground up
Science, Maths & Technology

Astrobiology from the ground up

...projects, but I have continued to mentor Masters students, which has kept relationships alive through gaps in funding until new projects emerged. Finally, what’s the next step in your research? AstrobiologyOU has brought people together in ways that we couldn’t imagine. I’m confident that the group will thrive and develop collaborations beyond astrobiology....
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A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)
Education & Development

A mentoring mindset (Meddylfryd mentora)

...Introduction - This week you will consider how the relationship between mentor and mentee may change and develop over time, drawing on the concept of mentoring as a continuum, as discussed in Week 2. Over time, the relationship between mentor and mentee will change and develop. As part of this change, the mentor may move towards a coaching role. This is seen as a role...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Law and change: Scottish legal heroes Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...management, Operation Clean Sweep. The charity has worked on a number of projects including raising awareness of the environmental issues caused by the use of plastic cotton buds. Working at a local level they produce evidence and use this to lobby for change, both within the plastics industry and within the law. Working with other organisations their campaigns for change...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action (Wales)

...Introduction - Teaching assistants, and similar learning support staff, are a substantial part of a workforce that spans the public sector. They are sometimes referred to as ‘paraprofessionals’ – workers who supplement and support the work of qualified professionals. We would argue, however, that teaching assistants have a distinct professionalism themselves which...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing International Relations

...Introduction - This free course introduces you to the world of International Relations (IR). It introduces some of the tools scholars of IR use and insight into two important areas of contemporary international relations and the debates they raise. It is an excellent way to begin your exploration of what international relations is all about and to develop a feel for what...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The psychology of cybercrime
Health, Sports & Psychology

The psychology of cybercrime

...Introduction - In this free course, The psychology of cybercrime, you will explore different questions about cybercrime from a psychological angle in an attempt to better understand this relatively recent field of psychology. You will consider the realms and limits of cybercrime, distinguishing between the different types of cybercrime (e.g. trolling, cyber-stalking,...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Engaging with children and young people
Money & Business

Engaging with children and young people

...Introduction - Perhaps more than any other engagement, the first encounter that a young person has with police can form their perception for years to come. Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Children 2013-2014, Baroness Massey of Darwen, is clear that: Children’s first encounter with police officers can have a lasting effect on how they view the police and...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs