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Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research
Education & Development

Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research

...et al, 2003). Can the results be generalised? Someone who hears about or reads about your research might decide that, based on their experience then it is authentic and seems sensible. Does the data support the conclusions? This is more likely if there is more than one source of data collected over a period of time or if the findings have been checked with the...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Hybrid working: starting in the workplace
Money & Business

Hybrid working: starting in the workplace

...et al., 2021). These are all areas you should think about before you start your new role. In the following videos you will hear from Ploy and Zainab at iungo Solutions again, this time discussing important considerations around behaviour, culture, support and workspaces in remote or hybrid-first organisations. PORNNARAI NILDUANG: Hi, my name's Ploy. I work for iungo...
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Level 1: Introductory 7 hrs
Basic science: understanding numbers
Science, Maths & Technology

Basic science: understanding numbers

...Système International d’Unités. Beam of light in vacuum. 1/299,792,458 of a second. Metal rod. 1 metre.’] Figure 5 How does a metre relate to the speed of light? SI units (from the French, Système International d’Unités) are the internationally agreed units of measurement used in most countries, and in the different branches of science. The system arose during...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Quantitative and qualitative research in finance
Money & Business

Quantitative and qualitative research in finance

...et al.: Rutterford, J, Maltby, J., Green, D. R., and Owens, A. (2009) ‘Researching shareholding and investment in England and Wales: Approaches, sources and methods’, Accounting History, vol. 14, no. 3, pp. 269–292. The project was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council Grant. The study collects primary data from historical archives in order to...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Journeying through wellbeing: Exploring mental health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Journeying through wellbeing: Exploring mental health and wellbeing

...et al, 2015). They go further in pointing out that because we do not have complete mastery over our environment, or control over what happens to us, it is impossible to achieve a purely positive mood. Instead, expressing negative emotions in response to challenging life situations is perfectly mentally healthy. Measuring wellbeing Given the varied ways in which we...
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Article 10 mins
10 flabbergasting facts you'll find on OpenLearn
Miscellaneous

10 flabbergasting facts you'll find on OpenLearn

...et des couleurs, on ne discute pas’ (‘each to their own’). Whilst this expression suggests that we should never quibble over colours, chromatic terms can nonetheless provide a rich source of discussion for language learners who want to extend their knowledge of idiomatic expressions in the target language. Indeed, there are many descriptions and metaphorical...
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Article 5 mins
Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere
Science, Maths & Technology

Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere

...axes) of the best-fit ellipsoids to the satellite's actual shape. The numbers of small satellites are correct as of early 2004, but are subject to change as new discoveries are made. Planet Satellite Mean distance from planet/103km Orbital period/Earth days Radius/km Mass/1020kg Density/103kgm−3 Jupiter 4 inner <221.9 <0.675 <125 - - Io 421.6 1.77 1821 893 3.53 Europa...
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Level 2: Intermediate 17 hrs
Unsolved problems in cosmology
Science, Maths & Technology

Unsolved problems in cosmology

...et al. (2017), and answer the following questions. a.What do the authors suggest are the most likely candidate dark matter particles? What reasons do they give for this? b.How do direct detection experiments work, and why are they difficult to undertake? c.What methods might enable the detection of axions? Discussion a.The two currently favoured dark matter candidates are...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs