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Psychology: Perspectives on Mental Health Part 1 (online)
We will explore the experience of mental distress from four very different viewpoints. Each has something to offer, none has the whole story.
鈥 The Biological aims to understand what is going on in the brain and the body. It underpins the medical model.
鈥 The Psychological perspectives seek to explain our mental states in terms of our thinking, feelings and habits. It鈥檚 all in the mind.
鈥 The Social perspective shifts the focus away from the individual. It is society that needs to change.
鈥 A Spiritual perspective goes beyond our limited sense of self to seek deeper meaning in our life journey.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 12/02/2025Times:2:30pm - 4:30pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kevin WalkerCourse code:Q00019523How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:拢44.40
History: Journey along the Silk Road
Embark on a fascinating journey through time and space as we unravel the mysteries and marvels of the Silk Road. This 10-week course offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most significant trade routes in history, tracing its origins, evolution, and enduring legacy. From the bustling marketplaces of ancient cities to the cross-cultural exchanges that shaped empires, we will delve into the rich tapestry of cultures, economies, and ideas that flourished along this ancient network of trade routes. 路 This course will offer a rich interdisciplinary exploration of the Silk Road, drawing on historical texts, archaeological evidence, visual media, and discussion to deepen understanding of its pivotal influence in world history.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00017585How you'll learn:OnlineStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to 拢74.00
Digital skills for Parents
Explore essential skills for managing your family鈥檚 digital safety, personal finances, and family wellbeing. This course empowers participants to protect their families online, manage finances digitally, and leverage technology for overall family wellness. The internet is vast and fast moving and often our children are more tech savy, this course will cover how you can manage what your children can access in order to increase their safety. The course will also cover a range of digital tools that can help you keep track of your personal budget at the click of a button as well as exploring what applications and sites can have a positive influence on family wellbeing.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Location:OnlineCourse code:P00000096How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Level 2)
Feel confident progressing to level 2 ESOL with this ESOL preparation course. It is designed to help you learn key reading skills you鈥檒l need for the ESOL level 2 reading course. Get up to speed with the reading techniques and language skills you鈥檒l need to tackle this ESOL course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. They give you extra study time for each level and module so you can reach your full potential.
This is a non-accredited English course for adults. If you鈥檙e helping others access level 2 ESOL courses in the UK, you鈥檝e come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:9:30am - 11:30amDuration:24 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Mariann MeszarosCourse code:Q00019217How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢150.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:拢15
History: Intermediate History : Byzantium - the Great Age
How did the Roman Empire survive the great challenges it faced in the later 8th century? We will examine first of all the impact of the final years of Konstantine V And the implications of his legacy for his dynasty. We will then consider the difficulties faced by Leo IV鈥檚 failing imperial authority, before looking in greater detail at the emergence of the independent authority of his mother Eirene. Thereafter, we will consider how she was able to focus enough support and influence, ultimately, to be able to overthrow her own son, end usurp the throne for herself.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00016037How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢88.80
Literature: Gissing and Zola 鈥 further studies in 19th century naturalist fiction
This course will look at a range of novels by late 19th century naturalist writers George Gissing and Emile Zola. Zola is seen as the leading exponent of French naturalist fiction and Gissing is often classified as an English naturalist writer. Naturalism is a literary genre that considers human character as being determined by environment, social conditions and evolution. Naturalism is similar to realism in that both genres focus on social commentary, they reject romanticism, but naturalism emphasises scientific objectivism. The novels we will study are Zola鈥檚: The Earth (1887); La B锚te Humaine (1890); L鈥橝ssommoir (1877) and Gissing鈥檚: The Odd Women (1893); The Nether World (1889); The Whirlpool (1897).
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:3:00pm - 5:00pmDuration:13 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Greta DepledgeCourse code:Q00017844How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢81.60
Personal Development: Digital Skills for Parents: Keeping your Family Digitally Safe
Explore essential skills for managing your family鈥檚 digital safety, personal finances, and family wellbeing. This course empowers participants to protect their families online, manage finances digitally, and leverage technology for overall family wellness. The internet is vast and fast moving and often our children are more tech savy, this course will cover how you can manage what your children can access in order to increase their safety. The course will also cover a range of digital tools that can help you keep track of your personal budget at the click of a button as well as exploring what applications and sites can have a positive influence on family wellbeing.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 30/01/2025Times:6:30pm - 8:30pmDuration:4 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Trevor ParsonsCourse code:Q00017965How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢29.60
Craft: Beginners' Exploring Modern Calligraphy: back to basics
Come and try your hand at calligraphy, you do not need to be an artist to enjoy modern Calligraphy. The aim of the course is to give a solid grounding exploring different aspects of this fascinating craft.
Working with easily available equipment and simple techniques.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 03/04/2025Times:1:00pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Fiona MitchellCourse code:Q00016801How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢66.60
Confidence to Learn
Build your confidence in learning with our Confidence to Learn course. Learn techniques for overcoming learning challenges and developing a positive mindset. Ideal for individuals looking to improve their self-confidence and academic performance.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 15/05/2025Times:3:00pm - 3:30pmDuration:16 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Bimbola OlawanleCourse code:Q00017853How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢29.60
Crafts: Weaving Without a Loom
Have you ever seen weaving and wondered how to get started and wanted to try your hand at it? On this course you will discover that it is possible to make a loom from a variety of materials, even from something as simple as a piece of card, a branch, etc. You will also explore how to use more than just wool to weave with and how to prepare alternative materials for weaving. You will gain knowledge about how threads are interlaced to create a woven fabric and what the different threads are called and how to use them to create patterns and texture in piece of woven textile art. You will also discover how weaving can be beneficial to your health, helping you to 鈥渂e in the moment鈥 and create a calming environment.
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Dates:Thu 09/01/2025 -
Thu 27/03/2025Times:10:30am - 12:30pmDuration:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Jo McIntoshCourse code:Q00019517How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to 拢81.40