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Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...study? What skills, knowledge and experience do you bring to this research – If you are considering a PhD, evidence of your suitability will be located in your academic record for the Prof Doc your academic record will need to be complemented by professional experience. Can you map out the different stages of your project, and how you will complete it studying i)...
A future for languages in schools?
Languages

A future for languages in schools?

...study of languages in the UK...In July 2015, the London Centre for Languages and Cultures hosted a Colloquium: “A Future for Languages in Schools?” Representatives from schools, universities, government, and language organisations discussed the serious issue facing modern foreign languages as a subject… [London Centre for languages and culture] Encouraging and...
Charting new reading research directions
Education & Development

Charting new reading research directions

...studies social justice in early childhood literacy, focusing on the role of technology in children’s reading and agency. She is also examining how children engage their senses when reading. Annie Brookman-Byrne talks with Natalia about changes in reading research – and a possible future in which children learn with edible books. Annie Brookman-Byrne: Many adults...
A socially engaged spiritual response to the Climate Crisis
Nature & Environment

A socially engaged spiritual response to the Climate Crisis

...study Biology at School. The first book that made me aware of Climate Change was ‘Global warming’ written by Chit San Win (in Myanmar). Reading an article about the deterioration of Inle Lake in my country, with its unique ecological features, and learning about the environmental movement in the US inspired by Rachel Carlson’s work on ‘Silent Spring’ further...
Tricky Topics in Nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Tricky Topics in Nursing

...skills. Nasogastric tube insertion When patients have difficulty swallowing, a nasogastric tube is inserted through the nose and into the stomach to provide nutrition or medication. This video demonstrates nasogastric tube insertion. Transcript Reflective questions 1. Consider what concerns might a person have about having a tube inserted. 2. Consider what consent...
How do we learn language?
Education & Development

How do we learn language?

...skilled and knowledgeable than adults, acquire such a complex system at such a young age? Early learning centre [Young child kissing pregnancy 'bump']Language learning certainly begins early. At 35 weeks old, babies can already distinguish between different vowel sounds. That is not 35 weeks after birth, but 35 weeks after conception, while they are still inside the womb....
Languages and Employability
Languages

Languages and Employability

...video a collection of employers and employees outline the benefits that language skills bring to their companies and careers. There is a lot more to language skills than just learning to speak fluently. Inter-cultural communication skills open doors to other cultures and communities, and gives you experience of the world that goes deeper than the average tourist trip....
Managing and managing people
Money & Business

Managing and managing people

...skills they require, and how you can develop as a manager...This free course, Managing and managing people, will introduce you to the world of management. We will be looking at a range of topics, including what managers do, what skills they require, and how you can develop as a manager....Managing and managing people: Introduction - You probably have a variety of reasons...