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A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course
Science, Maths & Technology

A school reaches for the stars with an online astronomy course

...Technology, Engineering and Maths) teacher and pupils at Denny High School for helping us in the developmental testing of the course." Science – it’s all connected One of the most satisfying things about studying and working in astronomy is that it pulls together aspects of a wide range of science and indeed STEM subjects. Whether it’s the astrophysics of how stars...
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Article 10 mins
Personal development planning for engineering
Science, Maths & Technology

Personal development planning for engineering

...education. PDP is a structured and supported process undertaken by a learner to reflect upon their own learning, performance and/or achievement and to plan for their personal, educational and career development. It is an inclusive process, open to all learners, in all HE provision settings, and at all levels. (QAA, 2009, p. 2) The primary objective for PDP is to improve...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Assessment in secondary music
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary music

...education...This free course, Assessment in secondary music, will identify and explore some of the key issues around assessing music in secondary schools. Through coming to understand these issues and debates, you will reflect on and develop your assessment practice as a music teacher and develop a greater awareness of the implications of assessment practice on pedagogy...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the haka and why is it performed at rugby matches?

...educational requirement helping to demonstrate the bi-cultural competency of schools and teachers, but also as an integral part of the social and cultural development of our young people. This was on display in June, when moving footage of boys doing the haka at the funeral of a beloved teacher at a school in Palmsteron North made international headlines. The haka was...
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Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?
Society, Politics & Law

Is the UK media failing Welsh voters?

...education. [Percentage of readers of various Welsh newspapers] Reader deficit One of the most striking findings of the survey is the low number of people reading a newspaper produced in Wales – 5% or fewer. The Western Mail carries the most comprehensive coverage of the assembly, but the survey revealed that fewer than 4% regularly read it; when asked to name their main...
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Article 5 mins
Shifting notions of trauma-informed practice: from the individual to the organisation
Society, Politics & Law

Shifting notions of trauma-informed practice: from the individual to the organisation

...education: Provide training and education to employees and leadership about TI practice. This will help everyone understand its importance and how to apply it in their roles both from an externally and internally facing perspective. Assessment and planning: Conduct evaluations and assessments to identify areas where TI practice can improve. Develop a strategy to address...
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Active Citizenship in Wales
Society, Politics & Law

Active Citizenship in Wales

...Education is also essential in giving people the skills and knowledge they need to do it well. That’s why The Open University in Wales has brought together this collection of free online resources to help you think critically about society and politics in Wales, and to help you use your voice as a citizen. Mae'r casgliad yma hefyd ar gael yn Gymraeg. | This collection...
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Article 5 mins
Introducing ICT systems
Digital & Computing

Introducing ICT systems

...technologies (ICTs) systems now dominate our everyday lives. This free course, Introducing ICT systems, will explain what constitutes such a system and how ICT systems work. You will also look at how ICT systems convey, store and manipulate data, and how they process data. Finally you will learn how these systems are used...Information and communication technologies...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs