Developing young people’s economic and business understanding. Business education in secondary sch
This is a 31 page report, by Ofsted, that evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of business education for 14 – 19 year olds from a range of different, and geographically spread, schools and colleges during the period April 2004 - December 2007.
ESOL in the post-compulsory learning and skills sector: an evaluation
This Ofsted survey evaluates the quality of provision of English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) offered in the post-compulsory learning and skills sector and reports on the programmes available to learners. It is the outcome of visits between September 2007 and March 2008 to 14 further education (FE) colleges, eight adult and community learning providers, five independent work-based learning providers, and one learndirect provider. In addition, the survey draws on the results of a survey
St Mary's University Handout 2 - Audit of Occupational Skills for Teaching the Diploma
St Mary's University Handout 2 - Audit of Occupational Skills for Teaching the Diploma
Sci-tutors: Scientific enquiry: Investigative Skills & Ideas and Evidence
Two units from the Sci-tutors site that deal with misconceptions in the teaching of science
Peer- and Parent-Assisted Learning: in Reading, Writing, Spelling and Thinking Skills & in Maths, Sc
These articles were originally published as part of the Spotlights series of publications for practitioners by the Scottish Council for Research in Education (SCRE). They are provided as free downloads, by Practical Research for Education (PRE), the practitioner journal of the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The articles offer an overview of evidence on the effectiveness of parent- or peer-assisted learning (PAL), focusing on the areas of literacy and related thinking skills
Popular Basic IT Skills Training Courseware from Microsoft now accessible via ALISON with free group
Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum is now accessible for free across the Arabic-Speaking world via ALISON’s free learning platform for individual or group learning. GALWAY, Ireland – February 24th 2009 – IT Trainers, Teachers, Tutors and HR professionals across the Arabic world welcomed today the launch on ALISON, the leading free online interactive workplace skills learning service, of Microsoft’s Digital Literacy Curriculum (Arabic). This follows the launch of the English versio
The Political Panel Discusses Economic and Infrastructure Changes Necessary to Facilitate Change Tow
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Intro to U of U Gerontology Programs (Certificate and MS degree) & Career Opportunities
This podcast presents an overview of the educational programs at the University of Utah related to gerontology and the career and job opportunities in thefiled of aging.
Intro to U of U Gerontology Programs (Certificate and MS degree) & Career Opportunities
This podcast presents an overview of the educational programs at the University of Utah related to gerontology and the career and job opportunities in thefiled of aging.
An Audience Member Asks the Political Panel About the Economic Viability of Sustainability
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An Audience Member Asks Why Economic Costs Always Outweigh Environmental Concerns
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The Road Back: From Economic Meltdown to Renewal (Video)
world economy, economic crisis, financial industry, technology, democracy, business, science, mathematics, banking, stock market, recovery, interest, property home price, regulation, organization, federal government administration, consumer spending, illi
The Road Back: From Economic Meltdown to Renewal (Audio)
world economy, economic crisis, financial industry, technology, democracy, business, science, mathematics, banking, stock market, recovery, interest, property home price, regulation, organization, federal government administration, consumer spending, illi
5 Must-Haves of an Entrepreneurial Career - Gregory Waldorf (eHarmony)
Greg Waldorf, CEO of the online matchmaking service eHarmony.com, describes the essential components of a successful entrepreneurial career. He believes that working with great people, taking risks, adaptability, passion and timely execution of plans can lead to success for entrepreneurs. He draws parallels between the satisfaction found through finding the right career path and a fulfilling relationship.
The Foxy Art of Herding Dragons: How Sly Asian Leaders Pulled off Politically Difficult Economic Ref
politics, international, relations, economics, business, politician, government, reform, strategy, policy, finance, management, executive, tax, trade, export, import, capitalism, bureaucrat, corporation, public, worker, social, program, Asia
Drew Altman on the Economic Crisis and Healthcare Reform
healthcare health reform policy economic crisis meltdown bailout congress market regulation president insurance
5. Systems Architecture, Kabuki Capitalism, and the Economic Manhattan Project (April 29, 2009)
science, biology, physics, technology, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, design, architecture, computer science, financial crisis, linear algebra, diminishing return on investment, revealed preference, incentive structure, expert, tourism,
5. Economic Analysis of the Solar Industry: When Will Grid Parity Be Achieved? (October 28, 2009)
economics, photovoltaics, solar power, grid parity, energy industry
9. Economic Webs and the Evolution of Wealth (March 3, 2010)
science, technology, engineering, mathematics, statistics, economics, design, doctor, biologist, theory, economics, GDP, property, infrastructure, education, philosophy, social invention, regulation, institution, law, credit, finance, progress, diversity,
Future proofing your career
Warwick Careers Centre talks to Carl Gilleard, CEO of the Association of Graduate Recruiters.
Find out how his member businesses are faring and what their advice is for students and graduates.
