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Social construction and social constructionism
Society, Politics & Law

Social construction and social constructionism

...free course, Social construction and social constructionism, will enable you to achieve a greater definition and understanding of these terms...Within the field of social sciences the terms 'social construction' and 'social constructionism' are frequently used, particularly in relation to social policy. This free course, Social construction and social constructionism,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Science and society: A career and professional development course
Education & Development

Science and society: A career and professional development course

...course, is a free course that explores this further...Scientists throughout the world are increasingly interested in the relationship between science and society. Part of their concern is with the social responsibilities scientists have in relation to broader public interests. That raises important issues to do with the ethical and social dimension of scientists' work and...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Beginners’ Italian: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ Italian: food and drink

...free course, Beginners' Italian: food and drink, focuses on buying drinks and snacks in an Italian café, as well as on greeting and introducing yourself in Italian. It does not require any previous knowledge of Italian...This free course, Beginners' Italian: food and drink, focuses on buying drinks and snacks in an Italian café, as well as on greeting and introducing...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Evolution through natural selection
Nature & Environment

Evolution through natural selection

...free course, Evolution through natural selection, we describe the theory of evolution by natural selection as proposed by Charles Darwin in his book, first published in 1859, On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or The Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. We will look at natural selection as Darwin did, taking inheritance for...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
The problem with crime
Society, Politics & Law

The problem with crime

...free course, The problem with crime, looks at the issues of order and disorder. Can the way these issues are represented change your view of a city? Taking Glasgow as an example, you will look at the problem of crime and how misrepresentation can easily occur...This free course, The problem with crime, looks at the issues of order and disorder. Can the way these issues...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...free course, Using visualisation in maths teaching, looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing on how it can be used to improve learning. It will also identify ways in which to make more use of visualisation within the classroom...This free course, Using visualisation in maths teaching, looks at visualisation as it relates to mathematics, focusing on...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Drug development process: combating pain
Science, Maths & Technology

Drug development process: combating pain

...free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug discovery; from identification of a suitable candidate drug molecule to the development of a commercial drug product available in the clinic for pain relief or as an anti-inflammatory...Drug development process: combating pain, is a free course offering a brief introduction to the process of new drug...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness

...free course, Communication and working relationships in sport and fitness, you will boost your ability to vary your communication approach according to the situation and the needs of the people involved. You will accelerate your learning from experience by placing yourself in others’ shoes during vivid video examples. These film clips show effective and ineffective...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs