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Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease

...based on tissue type and pathology. Slides and images were provied by De Montfort University, UCLH London, The Institute of Opthamology, Cambridge University, Milton Keynes NHS Trust, Leicester General Infirmary, KCL London. The microscope was developed by a team at The Open University, directed by Professor David Male and it was funded by a project grant from JISC. As...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Teaching secondary music
Education & Development

Teaching secondary music

...bases of two carrots at top speed. On the other side of her, a boy was bouncing his milk carton in a syncopated beat. A girl was sucking a lollipop in a loud rhythm. (Shehan Campbell, 2002, pp. 2–4) Activity 1 Timing: Allow about 15 minutes Watch this video clip in which the children demonstrate a similar relationship with music, integrating it into their play. Identify...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Managing and managing people
Money & Business

Managing and managing people

...base decisions building networks of human relationships (networks that are often very different from the formal organisation structure) to enable them to get their decisions implemented. Kotter’s explanation is just one way of making sense of the seeming chaos of what managers do. Various other ways have been suggested. We will next consider two which we see as very...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Introducing global development
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing global development

...based on the experiences of ‘developed’ countries, is that progress and prosperity for all is linked to economic growth, technical innovation and industrialisation. Activity 1: What does development mean to you? Timing: Allow 10 minutes When you hear the word ‘development’, what image or idea comes to mind? Think about your experiences of development or change at...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Biofuels
Science, Maths & Technology

Biofuels

...based material...Biofuels: 1 What are biofuels? - The use of biological material (biomass) as a fuel or lighting material is not new; the earliest evidence for humans using wood for fires is at Gesher Benot Ya'aqov in Israel, 790,000 years ago. However, concern over the impact that the burning of fossil fuels is potentially having on the climate has resulted in renewed...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Studying mammals: The insect hunters
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: The insect hunters

...base of the upper incisor SAQ 3 How many incisors, canines, premolars and molars are there in the upper jaw of the hedgehog? Express these values using the shorthand given above. Answer There are three incisors (I3), one canine (C1), three premolars (P3) and three molars (M3). Counting the corresponding numbers in the lower jaw of the hedgehog gives: I2, C1, P2, M3. Bear...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
An introduction to electronics
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to electronics

...based on that information, it controls the two actuators (motor-driven wheels) to transport the rider in his desired direction. SAQ 1 Draw a sensing–logic–actuation cycle for the Oxboard transporter using Figure 1 as a template. Answer A possible answer is shown in Figure 7. [Described image] Figure 7 The sensing–logic–actuation control cycle for the Oxboard...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Supporting and developing resilience in social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting and developing resilience in social work

...based on research with social work students, but its findings are equally applicable to qualified and experienced social workers. Activity 3 Building emotional resilience Timing: Allow about 1 hour In this activity you will read Enhancing wellbeing in social work students: building resilience in the next generation by Grant and Kinman (2012). Part A Read the first half...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs