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Introduction to active galaxies
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to active galaxies

...de-excited by collision with another particle before a photon can be emitted spontaneously. Such low densities cannot be achieved on Earth which is why these lines are not observed in the laboratory. When they are observed astronomically, we can be sure that they have been produced in a region of extremely low density. They are prominent in the spectra of active galaxies...
Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers Badge icon
Education & Development

Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers

...DE: International Reading Association, pp.151–167. Hempel-Jorgensen, A., Cremin, T., Harris, D. and Chamberlain, L. (2018) ‘Pedagogy for reading for pleasure in low socio-economic primary schools: beyond “pedagogy of poverty”?’, Literacy, 52(2) Hudson, A. K. and Williams, J. A. (2015) ‘Reading every single day: A journey to authentic reading’, The Reading...
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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...de Villiers, 2000). Autistic people with pronounced language problems are more likely to fail false belief tasks, possibly suggesting that language difficulties cause ToM difficulties rather than the other way round. With much greater awareness of literal-mindedness these days, organisations like the National Autistic Society advocate clear, straightforward language for...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Returning to STEM Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Returning to STEM

...to create a system or chain of information, contacts and support’ (De Janasz et al., 2009, p. 328). This definition highlights the benefits of belonging to networks. They provide the three key ingredients that a returner needs when looking for a job or re-establishing a career – ‘information, contacts and support’. Returners often say that they don’t have any networks and it is true that it can be hard to keep ......
Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
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Society, Politics & Law

Advancing Black leadership

...de Gruyter. Collinson, D. (1994) ‘Strategies of resistance: Power, knowledge and subjectivity in the workplace’, in J. Jernier, D. Knights and W. Nord. (eds) Resistance and power in organizations. London: Routledge, pp. 25–68. Gagnon, S. and Collinson, D. (2017) ‘Resistance through difference: The co-constitution of dissent and inclusion’, Organization Studies,...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace Badge icon
Money & Business

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

...de-stress, allows us to catch ourselves before it spirals. The personal resilience of those leading or supporting the diversity and inclusion agenda within your workplace can have a big impact on the success of their leadership. If you want to learn more about resilience at work, investigate the OpenLearn badged open course: Developing career resilience...Week 5: Skills...
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Money & Business

Exploring career mentoring and coaching

...de Telemaque, referring to Mentor as a ‘guide and instructor’ and ‘another father’. McKimm, Jollie and Hatter (2007, p. 2) make a historical link to the Middle Ages, when they explain that mentoring ‘became common practice in the time of the guilds and trade apprenticeships when young people, having acquired technical skills, often benefited from the patronage...
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Education & Development

Primary education: listening and observing

...DES. Her Majesty’s Government (2004) Children Act 2004, London, HMSO. Malaguzzi, L. (1993) The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Education, New Jersey, Ablex Publishing Corporation. Ofsted (2015a) Inspecting Safeguarding in Maintained Schools and Academies, London, Ofsted. Ofsted (2015b) Working Together to Safeguard Children,...