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Additional efforts: Why we need to be better at maths
Education & Development

Additional efforts: Why we need to be better at maths

...Research has proven humans are born numerate, so what happens in those few years when children are in school to make them hate maths? A new report by the Australian Industry group claims that low literacy and numeracy skills in the Australian workforce are affecting business. It calls for a renewed focus on literacy and numeracy skills to ensure we are able to address...
Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are the Orlando murders part of a public health emergency?

...researchers on gun violence try to help make some sense of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in Florida...[Around 3000 people gathered in Loring Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota to unite in the wake of the Orlando, Florida shooting in a gay nightclub.] Crowds gather in Minnesota to mourn the dead of the Orlando nightclub shooting, one of hundreds of vigils which followed...
Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...children. This, together with the introduction of the one child policy, leads to parents making great sacrifices in order to ensure that their children receives the best possible education. Parents - and entire families - place their hopes in the educational success of their single offspring. The children are aware (perhaps too aware) of the responsibility on their...
Secondary learning
Education & Development

Secondary learning

...researchers could use to reveal the great discrepancy between the way in which infants and older children and adults view the world. (New case study.) David Elkind Where is yours? Where’s mine? Now do we both have the same to drink or does one of us have more? Girl I do. (New case study.) David Elkind But isn’t this higher than this one? I mean, this is up here and...
Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete
Health, Sports & Psychology

Adam Peaty: the family behind the athlete

...research shows sibling influence to be multifaceted and varied. Peaty, the youngest of four children, was heavily influenced by his older brothers in a unique way: “I was scared of the water as a child. I even hated having baths; I’d scream every time […] My older brothers had told me sharks could swim through the plughole.” Adam Peaty, GB Swimmer Siblings are...
This is not a city: Milton Keynes
Society, Politics & Law

This is not a city: Milton Keynes

...centre and surrounding built area, national and international headquarters for businesses and public sector organisations, a thriving local economy, a large shopping centre and a university. Several local organisations refer to Milton Keynes as a ‘city’: Milton Keynes City Football Club and Milton Keynes City Orchestra to name just two. Even the local authority, MK...
Childhood in the Digital Age
OpenLearn Ireland

Childhood in the Digital Age

...research suggests that it could offer opportunities for children to be happier, better educated and more connected to others. If you’re a parent, a teacher or are simply interested in this fast-moving debate, then get involved in the discussion as we explore the real impact of technology on children in the digital age. Technology - Childhood in the Digital Age (#2/5)...
Making sense of ourselves
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making sense of ourselves

...research tools and approaches...This free course, Making sense of ourselves, introduces you to well-known psychological topics by asking and answering everyday questions, such as Why don’t we like one another? Why would I hang around with you? Do you see what I see? What’s the point of childhood? You’ll learn how psychologists can go about addressing these questions...
Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs