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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 18/09/2024 -
Wed 25/09/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:2 sessionsLocation:Involve Wellbeing (Lincoln)
12 Mint Lane
Lincoln
LN1 1UDTutor:Mark TurkCourse code:Q00017400How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £16.80
Entry Level ESOL: Preparing for Entry 2 ESOL Qualifications
This ESOL course is for those looking to develop their English language at intermediate level. This course is for those preparing for the accredited ESOL E2 qualifications. It will help to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in English.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Times:12:30pm - 2:30pmDuration:24 sessionsLocation:Central Foundation Girls' School (London
25-33 Bow Road
London
E3 2AETutor:Vicky ChamCourse code:Q00011096How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £105.00
Get Ready for ESOL Speaking & Listening (Entry 1)
Are you thinking about taking an ESOL entry 1 speaking and listening course? If so, this course can help to prepare you to study. Set yourself up for success on your ESOL course with this preparation course.
Get ready courses help you learn English at your own pace. This course gives you extra study time.
This is an introductory English course for beginners. If you’re helping others access entry 1 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Wed 18/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:9:30am - 12:30pmDuration:20 sessionsLocation:Carramea Community Resource Centre (Harr
27 Northolt Road
Harrow
HA2 0LHTutor:Fauzia AdnanCourse code:Q00011533How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
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:11 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Stephen SmithCourse code:Q00017459How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
WEA Membership
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- Join our popular, award-winning weekly lecture series,
- Access an archive of over 100 past lectures,
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- 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
Practical Art: Watercolours for Complete Beginners (Part 1)
Do you want to learn the basics of watercolours? Have you tried before and given up in frustration? Why not join this course for support and encouragement? Watercolour, simply put, is water mixed with pigment which is then applied to paper. But painting with watercolours is something entirely different. It can be complex, confusing, and fun at the same time. While not a medium to be controlled or manipulated, part of the very beauty of working with watercolours is learning to let go! Come and join us to find out more.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 05/12/2024Times:11:00am - 1:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Deborah CroftsCourse code:Q00017574How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £74.00
Art Appreciation: How to See and Interpret Paintings
Have you ever wondered how to look at a painting and how to figure out what it means? This course will give you keys to develop your understanding and appreciation of paintings and their history. Based on the study of many concrete examples, taken from a variety of historical periods and styles, we will study all the aspects of a painting, from its format and technique, to its subject matter. As we do so, you will have many occasions to apply this knowledge and techniques for yourself.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 28/11/2024Times:10:00am - 12:00pmDuration:10 sessionsLocation:Ripley Arts Centre (Bromley)
24 Sundridge Avenue
Bromley
BR1 2PXTutor:Caroline LevisseCourse code:Q00017435How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:5 places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £100.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Introduction to safeguarding in a learning environment
This course is designed to help you provide evidence of the knowledge and understanding required to support and protect children and young people’s safeguarding needs in a learning environment.
This course is perfect for people looking to work in the education sector, to give you some extra knowledge that you can apply.
This course will teach you about safeguarding within a learning environment including why safeguarding is so important, signs that you might look out for and how to report a safeguarding concern to the relevant person. You will also learn about the relevant legislation involved.
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 - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015651How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £111.00
Schools, Parenting and Child Development: Health and Safety in a Learning Environment
This course is designed to help you provide evidence of the knowledge and understanding required to support children and young people’s health and safety in a learning environment.
This comprehensive, non-accredited course equips educators, administrators, and support staff with essential health and safety skills tailored for educational settings.
Through interactive sessions, real-life examples, and practical guidelines, attendees will gain the knowledge to create and sustain a secure learning space. Ideal for anyone involved in school or daycare management, this course emphasizes proactive measures and compliance with current safety standards to ensure the well-being of students and staff.
This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 24/10/2024Times:1:00pm - 3:00pmDuration:6 sessionsLocation:OnlineTutor:Kailash ParekhCourse code:Q00015652How you'll learn:OnlineAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £44.40
Get Ready for ESOL Reading (Entry 3)
Set yourself up for success at learning English with this ESOL preparation course. This course is designed to help you prepare for an ESOL entry 3 reading course. Learn key reading skills you’ll need for the entry 3 ESOL course in reading.
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’re helping others access entry 3 ESOL classes in the UK, you’ve come to the right place.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Thu 12/12/2024Location:The Salvation Army Church & Community Ce
13 Church Street
Louth
LN11 9BSCourse code:Q00017402How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:AvailableFee rangeFree to £150.00
ESOL: Entry 3 Study Programme
This comprehensive course integrates four key areas to enhance your learning experience: using Canvas for online education, developing essential study skills whilst preparing you to achieve ESOL Speaking and Listening Entry Level 3. Ideal for learners looking to improve their digital literacy, English language proficiency, and study techniques, this course provides a holistic approach to academic and personal growth. The course is delivered by an experienced ESOL tutor that will support you through your learning journey. By the end of this course, you will have a solid grasp of digital learning tools, enhanced English language skills, effective study habits, and a valuable ESOL qualification.
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Dates:Thu 19/09/2024 -
Fri 24/01/2025Location:Central Community Centre
Lindum Street
Scunthorpe
DN15 6QUCourse code:P00000090How you'll learn:In venueAvailability:10+ places remainingStatus:Available