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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...
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
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)...
iOrchestra
Society, Politics & Law

iOrchestra

...children and amateur musicians who live in remote communities around the country the same opportunities to play in an orchestra as those who live in larger towns and cities. We’re designing an online orchestra that will allow people who live hundreds of miles apart to make music together for the first time.” It was initiated by researchers, scientists and educators...
Article 5 mins
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...
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
Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers
Society, Politics & Law

Reflections on resilience for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers

...Scheme and Basic guide to the UK spouse visa Asylum Aid Freedom from Torture Helen Bamber Foundation British Red Cross Refugee Services Child Trafficking Advice Centre (NSPCC) ECPAT UK Modern Slavery helpline and resource centre Barnardos Migrant and Refugee Children’s Refugee Legal Centre Coram Children’s Legal Centre Justright Scotland Scottish ......
Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact
Science, Maths & Technology

Rare diseases: low numbers, high impact

...children are more likely to be affected by a rare disease. These are often terminal illnesses, and only 35% of children with a rare disease will live beyond their 5th birthday. In addition, only a few treatments for rare diseases are available and as it is often easier to slow progression than to reverse symptoms, so it is critical to begin treatment as soon as possible....