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Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)
Education & Development

Inclusive education: knowing what we mean (Wales)

...account of the complexity of the area, 40 years of research had resulted in no clear messages for policy-makers. In this opening section we shall look at a range of perspectives on what inclusive education means – drawn from a variety of sources, both ‘official’ and individual. But first let us look at what inclusive education means to you. Activity 1: Personal...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Human resources: recruitment and selection
Money & Business

Human resources: recruitment and selection

...Accountant Senior civil servant/government official Personal secretary to managing director Police inspector Salesperson Fundraiser for a charity We all harbour stereotypes of what types of people are suitable or unsuitable for particular jobs, and everyone will complete the table differently. However, let us look at a couple of examples. Did you think that the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Pain and Aspirin
Science, Maths & Technology

Pain and Aspirin

...accounts for the fact that any hydrolysis reaction gives two products. Question 4 Identify the ester groups in the compounds shown in Figure 2. Write down the reactions that produce each of the esters and thus deduce the structures of the carboxylic acids and alcohols needed to make them. [Figure 2] Figure 2 Some esters. Answer In Figure 3 the ester groups are highlighted...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)
Money & Business

Project governance and Project Management Office (PMO)

...accountability. Within this chain each person needs to know what their authority is and what needs to be referred to a higher level of authority within the chain. Reporting – those to whom responsibilities have been delegated should periodically report on progress. In addition to period reporting, additional reports need to be made if the person with delegated...
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Level 3: Advanced 7 hrs
General Election 2015 - 79Rewind
Society, Politics & Law

General Election 2015 - 79Rewind

...account. Each week, we'll be tweeting key milestones from the 1979 election campaign that correspond with the 2015 election countdown. Here on OpenLearn, you'll find a wealth of content from our academics comparing and contrasting the two events as well as some interesting archive materials. Anyone fancy reading Thatcher's beauty tips, for example? Or have any of the...
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Activity 5 mins
The Push - Shove Effect: what Good Friday Agreement has to do with it
Society, Politics & Law

The Push - Shove Effect: what Good Friday Agreement has to do with it

...account the democratic wishes of the people of Ireland as a whole. The best way, and in fact, the only way to establish a lasting peace is within a democratic All-Ireland context. Regardless of long fostered socio-economic divisions, the fact must be recognized that Ireland is essentially one nation. With the acceptance of this historical fact, the first step on the road...
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Article 5 mins
Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...account of a discussion with Charles Nelson, a brain researcher who urges a more cautious approach. Article 4: ‘New research spurs debate on early brain development’ (Ellers, 2004) Take another look at your notes to Activity 2, and where applicable, amend them to include ideas from these readings. Optional reading: In 1999, John Bruer wrote a very important critique...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...account of depression in the UK in general and the work of the universities involved in the project. The researchers in the video suggest that exercise may be a better form of treatment than medication, because it can give people a sense of control and self-management and has minimal side effects. Case study: Malcolm Malcolm has been having a difficult time recently. Six...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs