Training and Development: Introduction and Overview
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Introduction to UNIX
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Introduction to HTML
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Scope and limitations of democracy
Challenging Democracy - 9th Dialogue on Science of the Academia Engelberg Foundation 2010
In a role play, participants assumed the task of governing different countries such as Germany, Canada, Kenya, Columbia, Pakistan and Serbia. On the one hand, they had the task to increase their country’s prosperity through fishing as the only source of income. On the other hand, they had to be careful to not lose the favour of the voters. This situation confronted several "governments" with real problem
Personnel Selection & Assessment Unit 1: Introduction
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Crime and Deviancy : A Sociological Introduction
Dave Harris
Introduction to the Commercial Sector in Leisure
Ian Gilhespy
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This learning object introduces approaches to thinking about the commercial sector in leisure. Attempts at defining the sector are outlined alongside some of the key characteristics too. Leisure products are differentiated from leisure services.
References and Further Reading
Baker, M. (1992) Marketing. An Introductory Text. Basingstoke: Macmillan
Gratton, C. and Taylor, P (2000) Economics of Sport and Recreation. London:E.& F.N.Spon
Introduction to Visual Data
Ian Gilhespy
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This object includes an evaluation of the status and role of visual data in research methods relating to sport, leisure and outdoor adventure. The argument is developed that there is scope for greater sophistication in the analysis of visual data, including mediated data. The claim is made that student research practice may benefit from the teaching of research methods that includes an emphasis on the analysis of visual data, in particular
Introduction to Positivism and Interpretivism
Ian Gilhespy
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This is one of a family of reusable or digital learning objects that relate to the conduct of research methods. At a very basic level, it introduces some material about the differences between positivist and interpretivist frameworks of approaching the gathering of data.
References and Further Reading
McNeill, P. and Chapman, S. (2005) Research Methods. London: Routledge 3rd Edition
May, T. (1997) Social Research. Issues, Methods and Pro
Introduction to Research Methods 4: Questionnaires
Dave Harris
Xerte
This file is pretty introductory and basic and, like the others gets to some 'craft' issues and urges practice. I have managed to link it, right at the end to another RLO below on sprucing up questionnaires, which is a bit more advanced. I would also suggest you pursue the issues with all of these research methods exercises by having a look at the online methods database for more advanced discussion. (http://www.arasite.org/RMdatabase/RMintro.html)
Introduction to Research Methods 3: Interviewing
Dave Harris
Xerte
This offers exercises which get into some of the practicalities of interviewing, and invites people to work at the pilot stage in threes, to interview, be interviewed, and observe.
Introduction to Research Methods 2: Systematic Observation
Dave Harris
Xerte
This one gets to examine the techniques used in systematic observation studies (the examples cover policing, classroom teaching and coaching). We critically analyse the details of the technique - then try it out for ourselves and learn 'from the inside'.
Introduction to Research Methods1: Participant Observation
Dave Harris
Xerte
This is the first in a series of exercises designed to help in learning research methods by trying them out. Students follow through the exercise, looking at some professional examples, thinking out what to do, trying it out, then reflecting afterwards. The idea is to complement alternative approaches to teaching research methods which begin with the philosophical issues. This one explores some of the issues in using participant observation.
A Brief Introduction to Semiotics
Ian Gilhespy
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This learning object may be viewed or listened to as an introductory piece concerning the role of semiotics in relation to research methods or as a starting point for understanding an approach to analysis usually associated with media/cultural studies that has applications to leisure and sport more generally. It may be useful to consume this learning object alongside the object about the status of visual data in the study of leisure and
An introduction to Judaism in America
An introduction to Judaism in America
Introduction to X-ray Diffraction
This site is intended as a brief introduction to some of the common x-ray diffraction techniques used in materials characterization. It is designed for people who are novices in this field but are interested in using the techniques in their research. Topics include x-ray generation and properties, lattice planes and Bragg's Law, powder and thin film diffraction, texture measurement and pole figures, residual stress measurements, small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), and x-ray crystallography.
Introduction to Metamorphism
This 83-slide PowerPoint presentation introduces metamorphic agents and changes. Stress, strain, tension, compression, and shear are discussed as well as the lineation or foliation that results from such effects. Metamorphic classification includes dynamic, thermal, thermo-dynamic, contact, regional, and shock metamorphism. Specific regional metamorphic events are discussed in detail, including the Scottish Highlands, Otago, New Zealand, paired metamorphic events of Japan, the Skiddaw aureole, U
Introduction to Petrography
This Introduction to Petrography homepage from the University of Houston contains a variety of instructional materials. Topics covered include tectonics, the rock cycle, mineralogy, sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic petrology, classification, phase diagrams, and magmatic differentiation. There are ...
Introduction and Textures and Structures of Igneous Rock
These lecture notes provide an introduction to igneous rocks. The notes cover information about characteristics of magmas, plutonic rocks, volcanic rocks, and textures of igneous rocks. There are several illustrations within the text. This resource is part of the Teaching Petrology collection. http://serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshops/petrology03/index.html
Introduction to Fractions
This short video is from Jimmy Chang, who has a master's degree in math and has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for more than eight years. How to introduce fractions. Â Fractions are comparisons. Mr. Chang suggests using food and money examples for the introduction. Â (2:18)
