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Home education as a provocation for the future of education
Education & Development

Home education as a provocation for the future of education

...world in the sky] We all are called to engage in a dialogue based on two fundamental principles: the right to quality education throughout life, and education as a public endeavour and a common good. Home education is a form of educational provision alternative to conventional schooling that might be seen as diametrically opposed to the UNESCO’s (2021) vision of a...
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The greatest composers you’ve never heard of
History & The Arts

The greatest composers you’ve never heard of

...World Fair) which was organised to mark the hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution. This work – which was so grand it required 1,200 musicians – was performed as part of the official state commemorative celebrations in Paris in September 1889. Born slightly later than Holmès, her sister French composer Cécile Chaminade (1857–1944) unfortunately fared...
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Impossible Peace 2: On a wing and a prayer
OpenLearn Ireland

Impossible Peace 2: On a wing and a prayer

...world. But my thoughts also turned to the Loyalist groups They hadn't believed this day would come. Now the burden of reciprocation was theirs... (Signature) Aaro Suonio Former Chef de Cabinet I.I.C.D 2006: Vacuums and Vocabulary For all the headlines and history of what had just happened, politics and government as shaped in the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 were not...
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Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning from sport burnout and overtraining

...world championships and I was doing my A levels as well. And I'd missed so much of the school year that trying to catch up on it was really difficult. I'd also just signed for a pro team for the first time, so I was trying to do what felt like three jobs at once. And I kept thinking about, I'll get to the end of my exams, and everything will just be really, really easy....
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Successful IT systems
Digital & Computing

Successful IT systems

...world, in business and the public and voluntary sectors. They are often highly complex and interconnected combinations of technology, organisations and people. Success and failure of IT systems can be seen in many different settings. Many are highly successful; others fail, sometimes spectacularly. This free course focuses on success, to help you understand what is meant...
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Level 3: Advanced 9 hrs
Introduction to music theory 2: pitch and notation
History & The Arts

Introduction to music theory 2: pitch and notation

...world traditions. You will learn how pitch is represented using staff notation and other forms of illustration. You will also practise reading and writing pitch using staff notation, and learn to perform short musical extracts from notation...In this free course, you will explore the concept of musical pitch by working with examples of folk, popular, and classical music...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Two concepts of freedom
History & The Arts

Two concepts of freedom

...World War was not a free country in this sense as it was occupied by the Nazis or controlled by the Vichy government. The Resistance saw themselves as freedom fighters, risking their lives to liberate France. Their aim was quite simply a free France, which meant a France which was free from Nazi occupation. Yet when France was liberated it did not miraculously become free...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Getting started with French 3
Languages

Getting started with French 3

...heritage? Discussion At the museum. What kinds of eating places does the brochure mention? Discussion Michelin-starred restaurants and those offering regional specialities. Where should you go to find out about sports and leisure? Discussion At the town hall or tourist office. Part 2 Read the leaflet again and find the French for: the amphitheatre the concert halls the...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs