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Using Canvas to Learn
Studying online is a fun and effective way to learn. This course will teach you to use Canvas so that you can get the most out of WEA courses. You’ll learn digital skills to support you to study WEA online courses.
This Canvas course is ideal for you if you’re considering taking a WEA course but feel unsure of your digital skills. It’s appropriate for complete beginners, so don’t worry if this is new to you.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Thu 09/01/2025Times:10:00am - 2:00pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00016993How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £14.80
British Novels in the 70s and 80s (Part 2)
This course will consider and analyse the following authors
and their texts. These are:
Strange Meeting - Susan Hill.
So Long Hector Bebb - Ron Berry.
Flaubert’s Parrot - Julian Barnes.
The Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro.
Innocence - Penelope Fitzgerald.
These texts will provide a window into the different regions of
Britain during two decades of major change in the social fabric and
political nature of Britain, though several of our texts will trace
these changes back to the earlier part of the twentieth century,
and in doing so, we will encounter themes of identity, class and
the decline of Empire.
There will be much to prompt discussion and challenge our
assumptions.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:2:15pm - 4:15pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Rose House (London)
70 Barnes High Street
London
SW13 9LDTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017376How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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. · 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 £68.00
British Literature 1980 - 2011 (Part 2)
On this course we will examine the following novels:
On Chesil Beach - Ian McEwan.
Cloud Atlas - David Mitchell (2004)
Day - A.L. Kennedy.
Affinity - Sarah Waters.
The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes.
These texts will take us inside contemporary British fiction, and
earmark those authors who have contributed to the evolution of a
distinctive voice in British fiction in the last fifty years, from the
years of Thatcher, New Labour to the present. We will explore each
writers’ techniques and themes, and how they address the themes
of British identity.
Discussions will be lively with plenty of opportunities to voice
your opinions.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Location:Friends Meeting House (Sutton)
10 Cedar Road
Sutton
SM2 5DACourse code:Q00017594How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
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Duration:12 monthsFee:£15
Music:
The course aims to encourage learners to attend art exhibitions and/or musical events with a greater background knowledge in order to enhance appreciation. If actual attendance is not possible, to undertake independent research and hence, enjoy a more active and cultural lifestyle. The class also offers an opportunity for learners to interact socially with like- minded people in intellectual pursuits. It also encourages learners to acquire critical and analytical skills through debate and discussion. The course covers all styles and periods from the Renaissance to the present day. It is multi media to accommodate diverse learning styles and preferences. It is suitable for beginners and connoisseurs alike.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 19/03/2025Times:1:30pm - 3:30pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Wanstead House (London)
21 The Green
Wanstead
London
E11 2NTTutor:Andrew RothwellCourse code:Q00017609How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1
Get a view into the enriching world of teaching and learning. If you’d like to work in a school, with kids or in an admin role, this course is the perfect first step. Whether you plan to get a teaching qualification or just want a taster into the school environment, this course can teach you essential skills employers look for in school staff.
In this course you’ll learn foundational concepts for working in a learning environment. It can help you decide whether a job at a school is right for you
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 02/04/2025Times:9:00am - 1:00pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Hull CVS
The Strand
75 Beverley Road
Hull
HU3 1XLTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00018161How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
If you enjoy the buzz of learning environments, this qualification can teach you key skills for employment in a school or college. This government-funded course prepares you for a variety of roles. It provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary to work in admin, technical, or support roles in a learning environment.
Studying support work in schools at level 2 can be a first step towards working with kids in teaching positions. It also provides you with the qualifications needed to work in admin at schools. No matter what role you’re interested in, this course can teach you skills for employability in schools and colleges.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 23/07/2025Times:9:30am - 1:00pmDuration:27 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Natasha AbramsCourse code:Q00012444How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £225.00
Professional Development: Assertiveness and Imposter Syndrome
Do you sometimes feel frustrated that you are not communicating to others effectively and your views are not taken into account? Why is acting assertively so difficult, and what are the barriers for us?
We will be looking at what we mean by assertive behaviour and how we can recognise and celebrate this. Investigating our own personal barriers to assertive behaviour will allow us to start to identify personal barriers, and considering ‘imposter syndrome’ allow us to start to counter any feelings of this type that we experience.
How can we put our point of view making clear our own views while still respecting the views and needs of others. If you would like to find out more this course is for you.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 08/01/2025Times:6:30pm - 9:30pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kate AntoniouCourse code:Q00012171How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Working as a Teaching Assistant - Pathways Taster
If you are thinking about a career in teaching, this taster course is for you. Teaching assistants are an integral part of the classroom. Not only do they provide vital support for pupils, they support the teaching that takes place.
This course is ideal if you would like to know more about becoming a teaching assistant. The role varies widely with some specialising in certain areas such as specific learning needs and other disability support.
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 08/01/2025Times:9:00am - 12:00pmDuration:1 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Bimbola OlawanleCourse code:Q00010520How you'll learn:Online and in venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £11.10
Gardening Practical: Spring Gardening at Parkstone
This course is for clients of Parkstone Connect Centre, and leads them on to the next steps of gardening. The course will continue learning and embedding skills involved in all aspects of gardening, so the skills learned can be applied to work within and outside the centre
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Dates:Wed 08/01/2025 -
Wed 26/03/2025Times:10:00am - 2:30pmDuration:12 sessionsLocation:Tricuro -Parkstone Connect Day Centre (P
Croft Road
Poole
BH12 3LDTutor:Guest SpeakerCourse code:Q00011523How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £176.40