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Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
Education & Development

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

...write. For text-based literacy to become a self-sustaining activity there has to be the development of a literate environment and culture that fosters social interaction and interaction (see, for example, Elwert, 2001; Goody, 1986; Street, 2013). Literacy learners need to find material that is relevant for them to read; they also need to be immersed in a literate...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport online: Athletes and efficient hearts

...writing pages and pages that are boring to write and even more boring to read! You will probably come across many new scientific terms as well as new concepts and so making notes is a good way to make sure you understand these new ideas. The next activity gives you a chance to practice making linear notes and a mind map. Linear notes are the most common form of note...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four
Society, Politics & Law

George Orwell and Nineteen Eighty-Four

...writings of George Orwell through a study of his novel Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984). By studying the book, well-known for its depiction of a totalitarian state, and the techniques, language and oppressive methods used by such states, you will gain a wider understanding of the meaning of totalitarianism. The course will also explore the influences on Orwell, the historical...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...writing about a particleboard factory in Liverpool owned by Sonae Industria. Working with local community members and campaigning groups, Tombs and Whyte sought to raise awareness of the harm and health concerns associated with the operation of this factory, but their research was challenged and they were threatened with a libel suit by Sonae. This example provides a...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday
Education & Development

Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday

...writing in Sadako’s diary. The Peace Education network also offers a free Teach Peace resource that includes an assembly plan about Sadako. There are a number of Remembrance activities that schools might consider that will help children to develop their competencies for peace. They might develop their empathy by writing letters of condolence to the families of those...
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Opening up history: religion and politics in the Elizabethan era
History & The Arts

Opening up history: religion and politics in the Elizabethan era

...writing it all up. 9. Tell us about the sources that you used, and the challenges that came about using them. One important reason why Hatton had been neglected by historians is that he’s very poorly documented; historians are always dependent on their sources. Hatton’s papers were lost or destroyed, so historians have not paid much attention to him. This is why I...
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Co-designing professional learning to address evolving challenges
Education & Development

Co-designing professional learning to address evolving challenges

...creative pedagogies enable practitioners to develop new perspectives and opportunities have an interdisciplinary outlook build on the strengths of the stakeholders involved. Learning opportunities using this approach can have a significant impact on teacher self-belief. A finding that aligns with our TELT impact study’s insight shows that confidence was the main...
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What does Moon music sound like?
Science, Maths & Technology

What does Moon music sound like?

...creative process for my composition began after meeting with Dr Mahesh Anand who suggested three themes I might like to explore - the birth of the Moon, the discovery of water and the possibility of living on the Moon in the future. The melody is an emotional response which I arrived at by improvising after meditating on these ideas, particularly the loneliness one might...
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