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The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor
History & The Arts

The repute and reality of being a Roman emperor

...attention since Claudius, who is miles away in Rome, cannot see for himself that Alexandria is devoted to him. But the Alexandrians also gain an opportunity to show their loyalty in Rome itself since one of the statues is to be set up in the capital while its partner remains in Alexandria to become the focus of extravagant rituals. These gestures, although apparently...
Creativity, community and ICT
Education & Development

Creativity, community and ICT

...attention to this social dimension of creativity if our young people are to have access to ‘one hundred languages, one hundred hands, one hundred thoughts, one hundred ways of thinking.’ One hundred possibilities. You can plan a school-based training session on ICT and creativity by looking at Activity 5. Activity 5 Share the ideas from the case studies for which you...
Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...attention. This is what to do: Give each student a large piece of plain white paper. Ask them to draw, very roughly, North America, Atlantic Ocean and the British Isles. They may need guidance to ensure that they use the whole sheet. Mark Kilkelly, a small town in Southern Ireland. After this preparatory work is complete, students are told that they are not allowed to do...
Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)
Education & Development

Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)

...attention Outcomes-based programmes designed Assessment, monitoring Resources made available Segregation and alternative services Training for parents and professionals Ordinary needs put on hold Relationships nurtured Re-entry if ‘normal’ enough or permanent exclusion Diversity welcomed; child is welcomed Society remains unchanged Society evolves From: Rieser (2001,...
Getting started with Spanish 2
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 2

...attention to the pronunciation of each person’s name and to the intonation of the question (the rise and fall of the voice) after addressing each person. Practise as many times as you wish. [Described image] Example You hear: Ask María. You say: María, ¿qué hora es? SPEAKER: 1 (Ask Aída.) SPEAKER: Aída, ¿qué hora es? SPEAKER: 2 (Ask Merche.) SPEAKER: Merche,...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...attention is drawn to the notion of ‘square’ as it appears in geometry, in number and in algebraic expressions such as (2a +b)2, they are likely to develop a more integrated understanding of the mathematics and may also avoid typical difficulties associated with what 32 or πr2 means. A problem in trigonometry might be solved more easily if students are aware of the...
Exploring family health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring family health

...attention in the media when it revealed that the number of young carers in the UK was much higher than originally thought. Professor Becker said his findings revealed ‘a hidden army’ of young carers throughout the UK today (Howard, 2010). The Children’s Society has recently published an updated report, ‘Hidden from view: the experiences of young carers in...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis
Languages

A brief history of communication: hieroglyphics to emojis

...attention spans become shorter and shorter, I think they have adopted this kind of language to a greater degree. People have become more enthusiastic about emoji. PHILIP SEARGEANT Do you think you could talk us through how you go about designing them? GEDEON MAHEUX It basically starts with the client who’s requesting the emoji, whether it’s Twitter or Facebook or...