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The mother of the American Athens
History & The Arts

The mother of the American Athens

...world sought a new abode, To a new England, a new Boston came, (That took, to honor him, that reverend name) Fed the first flock of Christ that gathered there— Till death deprived it of its shepherd's care— There well resolved all doubts of mind perplext, Whether with cares of this world or the next; Two centuries five lustra from the year That saw the exile leave his...
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Article 5 mins
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
Languages

A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis

...world. But it’s not just digital technology which plays a central role in the way we communicate. If you think of something as simple as scribbling down a note with a pen for someone to read, this involves technologies such as paper, ink and pen (there was a time, after all, before these had been invented). And of course, the most fundamental language technology of all...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...world. It is a maths teacher’s role to help their students to see the mathematics that is there. In this course various positions are considered to help you think about answering the question “Why do we have to do this?” Your answers will help you teach in ways that will not only enable your students to get the examination results that are so important for them, but...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...world at about 12. So it was quite, quite, different to Caroline. BEN OAKLEY: That's amazing, to be spotted on a holiday and then be invited to join a club and possibly a high-performance programme. So within that programme, how long did it last for? CANDICE LINGAM-WILLGOSS: I only competed from 12 till 17. That was my years of competing. So quite different and much...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Questioning crime: social harms and global issues
Society, Politics & Law

Questioning crime: social harms and global issues

...world which are damaging or harmful. In doing so, it will encourage you to think critically about the strengths and limitations of criminology as a subject area...This free course, Questioning crime: social harms and global issues, introduces the concept of social harm as an alternative to the more familiar concept of 'crime' as a basis for studying aspects of the social...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Exploring innovative assessment methods
Education & Development

Exploring innovative assessment methods

...world or residential experience where possible; develop skills to be an active citizen; and include teaching and assessment that demonstrates skills across multiple areas, e.g. how science works in the real world. Finally, the output involves assessment that demonstrates competence in preparation for future education or employment. [Mind map showing the learning process...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Developing resilience in sport
Health, Sports & Psychology

Developing resilience in sport

...World Ice Swimming Championships in Russia and came away with third in my age group. WOMAN We were like, you’ve done so well. And she was like, oh, yeah. But it’s the next thing I’ve got to do now. CATH PENDLETON I’d been told about this incredible challenge for ice swimmers, to swim one mile in each of the seven continents. MAN 1 Very few people in the world have...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Understanding autism Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...world around them. Autism is much more common than was previously thought. About one per cent (or one in a hundred) of people in the UK are thought to be on the autism spectrum. You may know someone with autism, or be on the autism spectrum yourself. The exact causes are still unknown, but there is good evidence that subtly atypical brain function may lie behind the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs