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Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...education relies on all partners working effectively together to create an environment where student teachers can critically reflect on their experiences in a structured way...This is the second of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Traditionally student teachers are supported by a mentor in school and a tutor from a university. Both play...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...technological developments? ‘Worlds of English’ investigates these notions by looking at the expansion of English in China since the 1970s, how it is now the dominant language used at the European Parliament and how a local vernacular in Singapore, known as 'Singlish' is causing controversy. It also examines the role of, and attitude towards, English since the end of...
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Video 1 hr 4 mins
Managing for Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Managing for Sustainability

...What is an environmental audit? Why is an environmental audit important? What is Life Cycle assessment? Bernie Thomas discusses how life cycle assessment can be used to quantify the environmental impact of a product. Short term developments Chris Murphy discusses technology in relation to the waste industry. Medium term developments Martin talks about resource recovery...
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Video 23 mins
The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...Education and Language Studies at The Open University. Our current research projects are funded by The Wellcome Trust and Safefood (the all-Ireland food safety authority). Current research and advocacy partners are at the University of Liverpool, University College Dublin, University of Oslo, Flinders University Australia, and the World Health Organization among others....
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Article 5 mins
Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Education with a Difference Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education. Streetwork A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity. Reaping the benefits Kawsar 's fun experiences with The Factory have encouraged...
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Video 1 hr 28 mins
Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

...technology shapes our world. Learn what it means to live a ‘digital life’, understand the role of information and communication technologies, and discover how computers work behind the scenes...This free course, Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century, provides a general overview of how digital technology has come to dominate virtually every aspect of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?
Languages

Is English squeezing out local languages in Uganda?

...education, the judiciary, politics and government. The official status of Swahili is more symbolic than functional, mainly because of Uganda’s association with regional intergovernmental body the East African Community. Swahili features on Ugandan shilling notes and notices in courts of law. The country’s language policy also prescribes its use in primary and...
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Article 5 mins
How can we improve teaching about Islam?
Education & Development

How can we improve teaching about Islam?

...educators. As a scholar of Islamic art and architecture, I am aware that for the past 20 years, educators have been trying to improve the teaching of Islam – both in high school and college history courses. The problem, however, is that the teaching of Islam has been limited to its religious practice. Its impact on the arts and culture, particularly in the United...
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Article 5 mins