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Meditation and Mindfulness
Leading a busy life leaves little room for calm and relaxation. This can make it hard for us to wind down and enjoy the present. But finding these moments of calm is essential for our emotional well-being and mental health.
This meditation and mindfulness course is ideal if you want to learn to relax, be present, and alleviate stress in your life.
Meditation courses teach us to recognise the importance of conscious thought in our everyday lives. Develop concentration strategies to help focus your mind. Understand the principles of mindfulness. Learn to block out intrusive thoughts and enjoy the present moment.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:The Cornforth Partnership (Ferryhill)
68-70 High Street
West Cornforth
Ferryhill
DL17 9HSTutor:Margaret MordueCourse code:Q00018476How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:Free
Ways to Wellbeing: Clay Modelling
Experience the therapeutic benefits of clay modelling with our Ways to Wellbeing: Clay Modelling course. Learn techniques for creating clay sculptures and decorative items to enhance your well-being. Ideal for individuals seeking creative expression through clay.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Melville House (BRADFORD)
Preston Street
BRADFORD
BD7 1JPTutor:Bushra SiddiqueCourse code:Q00018436How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £84.00
Confidence to Learn
Would you like to learn new skills or change jobs? It can be hard to get back into learning after a long break. This confidence training will prepare you to feel comfortable stepping back into the classroom.
This short course can help you bridge the gaps in your confidence and overcome the obstacles standing in your way to get back into learning.
The objective of this course is to get you into a positive mindset to achieve your goals. You will practise a variety of confidence-building exercises to help that mindset shift come from within.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Scarborough Court (Leicester)
Scarborough Court, 2A Chesterf
Scarborough Court, 2A Chesterf
Leicester
LE5 5LETutor:Mariam SidatCourse code:Q00017188How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
Award in Education and Training Level 3
Kickstart your education career with this introductory teaching qualification. Experience the buzz of learning environments and get a view into the profession. Learn essential teaching skills and open doors to further education jobs in this Education and Training course. This course prepares you for teaching jobs working with adults. These can include roles as a tutor, learning assistant, teaching assistant, or trainer in universities, Sixth Form colleges, or other adult learning settings. This Level 3 Award in Teaching and Education is the first step towards a fulfilling career in teaching. If you want to get a teaching qualification, this foundational course can give you a taste of the industry before you move onto higher level qualifications.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:9:30am - 1:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Sophie FowkesCourse code:Q00015516How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee:£300.00
WEA Membership
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
- Get priority online and phone booking for autumn courses (England only),
- Receive our Highway magazine and access back issues,
- Attend our members’ annual conference.
Just add us to your basket to sign up today!
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Pre-Entry Essential Digital Skills: Digital Skills for Everyday Living
Does the thought of using computers, the internet and other digital technologies leave you feeling out of touch and overwhelmed? Have you thought about gaining some digital skills but didn’t know quite where to turn? If the answer to these questions is a resounding “Yes!” then you will feel right at home on our new Digital Skills for Everyday Living course. Here at the WEA, we have been busy developing this new and exciting course for people with little or no experience of digital technologies who want to acquire the skills to become ‘digitally literate’ in their everyday life and work. Our aim is to empower you to confidently engage with the digital world of laptops, smart phones, email, news, word processing, social media, entertainment, shopping and more.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Evolve Club
Strelley Social Club
Helston Drive
Nottingham
NG8 6JZTutor:Andrew RolesCourse code:Q00018788How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00
Literature: Nordic Noir
This course will examine the publishing phenomenon of
Nordic Noir, locating its roots in the early twentieth century,
before exploring four contemporary novels from the genre.
Our texts will be Doctor Glas by Hjalmar Soderberg; Smilla’s
Sense of Snow by Peter Hoeg; The Bird Tribunal - Agnes
Ravatn; The Flatey Enigma - Viktor Arnor Ingolfson and
Missing - Karin Alvtegen.
These texts will take us inside the mind of Nordic Noir and we
will evaluate the common features of the genre and its
relationship with crime-fiction, horror and recent forms of
Gothic literature.
There will be ample scope for lively discussion in our sessions
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017459How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
History: Byzantium, the Great Age
How did the Roman Empire survive the great challenges it faced during the later 8th century? We will examine how the later reign of Konstantine V and then his heirs not only oversaw an even stricter type of iconoclasm, but also how they brought about other key developments within mediaeval Roman society. We will also explore how the struggle against the Abbasid Caliphate continued to evolve. Finally, we will look at the emergence of Empress Eirene during the later years of the eighth century, and how she maintained her grip on power, despite much internal opposition.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:11:45am - 1:45pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00015932How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:6 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.80
History: The House of Lancaster
The emergence of the House of Lancaster could have led to a major decline of the English realm, yet it achieved its greatest success against the enemy of France. We will begin by looking at the latter part of Henry IV’s reign, and his struggle with his own eldest son the Prince of Wales, and in particular focus on how that rivalry manifested itself in a competition between Henry’s sons. Thereafter however we will then go on to concentrate on the Agincourt campaign under Henry V and the subsequent consequences of the renewed conflict of the Hundred Years’ War.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:7:00pm - 9:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Gary SlatorCourse code:Q00018320How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:4 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £88.80
Foreign Languages: Conversations on Art and Culture, in French
Would you like to learn about art and at the same time practice your French? This course is for you! During ten weeks, we will discuss a series of topics related to art and culture. The course aims to enrich your knowledge of art history, develop your French vocabulary, and boost your confidence when speaking French. Please see the longer description for a list of the themes we will study. . Language skills: This is not a language course. To follow this course, it is desirable to have a good level in French (probably upper intermediate, or B2 and above). The group will be small and the atmosphere relaxed and tolerant. If your French is a bit rusty, it is OK! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:1:15pm - 3:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017439How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:0 places remainingStatus:Waiting listFee rangeFree to £74.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Information and study skills for level 3
This course is essential for learners who are learning via online and using the Canvas as a virtual learning environment.
The course will cover essential skills such as how to log onto the canvas, how to to upload assignments on the canvas, send emails using the canvas inbox and use zoom. This training equips you with essential skills on how to learn effectively using the canvas and zoom applications. By the end of the course, you'll be both confident and proficient in using the features on both the canvas and zoom to successfully complete your learning online. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:10:00am - 1:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015650How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00