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Dynamics
Science, Maths & Technology

Dynamics

...adapted extract from the Open University course MST210 Mathematical methods, models and modelling, a core second level applied mathematics course for several mathematics and mathematics-related degrees. The course is designed to teach ‘pencil and paper’ techniques that are at the core of applied mathematics. Students are expected to be familiar with standard...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Humans better at rapid change than we think
Nature & Environment

Humans better at rapid change than we think

...adapt almost instantly to the loss of a transport link previously thought indispensable. But while the authors argue that we need drastic change and need it now, they acknowledge that achieving it involves overcoming massive obstacles. “Much of human society is locked into a high-consumption culture, energy-intensive infrastructure, unequal power relations, and an...
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One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?
Education & Development

One belief, big impact: could your view of learning improve inclusive practice?

...et al., 2023; Solano-Flores and Nelson-Barber, 2001). In contrast, a ‘social approach’ emphasises the relational and structural factors influencing learning. It shifts the focus away from trying to change individuals to better fit the system, and towards identifying and addressing barriers within the environment. This approach is underpinned by an understanding of...
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Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social work: Effective practice with substance abusing parents

...et al 2016). There is an importance about thinking creatively about which professionals in the child’s network might be best placed to achieve this. This raises a number of key issues - how far will loyalty to parents or fear of talking inhibit children? Will older children be more reluctant to disclose what they see, hear, feel and experience than younger children? Key...
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Neurodivergence and birth trauma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and birth trauma

...et al., 2013). Brain damage: Cerebral palsy (CP), caused by brain damage or malformation of the brain during growth in utero, can be considered a result of a traumatic birth. CP sometimes occurs as a result of head trauma during delivery, where there may be decreased oxygen supply as mentioned above, or medical error during birth; essentially, a difficult birth can lead...
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FabLab Nepal: creative learning as a way towards equality
Science, Maths & Technology

FabLab Nepal: creative learning as a way towards equality

...higher education studies or discover and pursue their interests (Thapa, 2015; Mottaleb et al., 2019). The COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns further exacerbated the discrepancy between private and public school children due to the requirement of online learning platforms unavailable to CG schools and students (Dawadi et al., 2020; Devkota, 2021). Hence, intervention in the post-pandemic period was seen as ......
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Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?

...et al., 2019). In recent times, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, use of urban green spaces has soared as has appreciation for their multipurpose function: they are no longer only places for engaging with nature (appreciating sites, views and fresh air) but also as a community space (e.g. outdoor gyms, community gardens, work meetings, religious services, picnics)....
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Article 10 hrs 34 mins
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Money & Business

Developing career resilience

...et al. (2012, p. 3) accept that wellbeing and resilience are linked, but they also ask whether wellbeing and resilience are ‘two sides of the same coin or is it possible to be resilient but have low levels of wellbeing?’ They go on to explain the difference between the two concepts as follows: Wellbeing describes and captures a psychological state at a point in time....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs