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The economics of flood insurance
Society, Politics & Law

The economics of flood insurance

...concepts and terminology break down the issue of flood risk into some essential elements and apply appropriate economic theory and techniques to its analysis...The economics of flood insurance: 1 Why flooding happens - The idea of flooding is usually thought of as problematic, yet the natural processes involved and the possibilities for managing water are diverse....
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Inclusive Leadership: Collaborating for professional development
Education & Development

Inclusive Leadership: Collaborating for professional development

...concepts and practices for collaborative enquiry and contextually relevant professional development. They will be encouraged to reflect on how these approaches can contribute to inclusive communities of practice within their organisation and how they might support the needs of educators at different stages of their career. They will also examine how inclusive leadership...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
An introduction to floodplain meadows
Nature & Environment

An introduction to floodplain meadows

...concept of ‘Less but Better’ meat and dairy is increasingly discussed. Traditional slow growing livestock that are 100% pasture-fed do not require imported feed with its associated environmental costs. Relying on grassland as the sole feed source reduces the need to produce grains and silage on tilled land, which may be in direct competition with human food...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...concept of leadership in the early years demonstrate an awareness of factors that influence leadership and teamwork understand how teamwork can support leadership skills reflect on personal leadership and teamwork skills...Early years team work and leadership: 1 Thinking about leadership - In this section you will consider the increasing emphasis on leadership in early...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Understanding autism Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...concept of a diverse autism spectrum-- good luck. Please note: in order to earn the badge for this course, you will need to visit every page in the course, and pass the two badge quizzes in Weeks 4 and 8. The progress bar at the top of each page will track your overall percentage of completion, and you can double check which sections you've visited at any time on the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Supporting children's development
Education & Development

Supporting children's development

...concepts attempt to explain how relationships develop in childhood and how an understanding of theory and concepts can contribute to your practice...Developing and managing relationships: 1 The importance of the early years - You are going to start by exploring relationships in the early years through the lens of a case study family. The account pinpoints a number of...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Introducing the voluntary sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...concept of social value. This refers to value added beyond financial considerations, such as wider benefits for local communities (similar to the examples of social enterprise in Activity 2). You will use the activity and discussion here as a way of starting to think about the ideas around distinctive value. Activity 4 What is distinctive? Timing: Allow approximately 10...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present
History & The Arts

The Ancient Olympics: bridging past and present

...conception of the education process was known as kalokagathia, from kalos k’agathos, meaning ‘beautiful and good’, or as the Roman poet Juvenal later put it in one of his tongue-in-cheek satires, ‘a sound mind in a sound body’ (X.356). Olympic athletes were expected to adhere to this guiding principle by demonstrating not just physical prowess but also virtue,...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs