25 additional blended learning sessions for learners studying Sport courses (level 3). The units can be viewed in your browser by following the links below. A zip file containing SCORM files for all 25 units is also availabke. Colleges can download the full content (a zip file containing the individual SCORM packages) to place within their local virtual learning platforms. The sessions are bilingual, the English slides can be used as reference, but the questions can only be answered in Welsh. Staff from colleges that are members of the Blended Learning Consortium can access the original English versions on their website http://www.blc-fe.org/. Copyright Heart of Worcestershire College on behalf of the Blended Learning Consortium and Y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. These resources are for use only in educational organisations and must not be modified or resold.
BLC Sport Level 3 Units (B)
Reading and writing Y Wladfa’s past: disputes on the history and memory of the Welsh settlement in Chubut
The aim of this article is to analyse the different readings available regarding the history of the Welsh settlement within official narratives of the past in Chubut Province, Argentina. This not only includes the products of the provincial state, but also those of other actors in Chubut society, including the Welsh community itself. In order to do this, the analysis will focus on interpretations produced over three periods: firstly, between the 1930s and 1955, when Chubut was a national territory; secondly, a portion of the first years of the existence of Chubut Province between 1958 and 1975; and finally, between the 1980s and the present, with particular attention given to the celebrations of the hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the landing of the first settlers in 2015. The changes observed between different historical narratives, as well as the elements of continuity between them, are also considered. Throughout these three periods, it is shown that official narratives of Chubut’s past have placed the history of Welsh colonization as a cornerstone for the establishment of the province, giving it a hegemonic role. Author: Guillermo Williams
JISC Case Studies: Digital Collaboration in the Post-16 Sector
Jisc is working in partnership with Welsh Government to drive forward Digital 2030, which aims to see learning providers in Wales harness the potential of digital technology underpinned by principles of innovation, collaboration, co-production and social partnership. To support this, Jisc has sourced and developed six examples of successful collaborative initiatives using digital tools and technology in post-16 learning and teaching in Wales. We outlined the key success factors for these case studies and showed where each collaborative approach could be scaled up or was beneficial to address particular issues or subjects. As a whole, these case studies offer an insight into the exciting possibilities opened up by collaboration within and across sectors, enabled by digital technology, when partners in a collaboration share a common vision and sustainable approach. Key themes supporting Wales’ digital ambitions The case studies can be seen as exemplars of the four key national priorities outlined in the Welsh Government’s call to action for FE institutions in December 2022: Work collaboratively to widen access to learning opportunities Develop learners’ and staff digital capabilities and confidence for learning, life and work Maximise the potential of technology to empower, enthuse and inspire learners Embed agile, resilient and sustainable approaches to delivery The case studies The six case studies encompass colleges across Wales and collaborations across FE and with sixth forms, HE, work-based learning and community learning (see Appendix 1). The digital tools and technology in use range from virtual classrooms and virtual reality technology to apps and collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams. In brief, the case studies cover: Digital Diamonds: an active Welsh community of practice helping practitioners and managers deliver Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Digital Literacy across post-16 education and training. Educ8 and CEMET (University of South Wales): developing virtual reality resources for work-based learning through a collaborative approach with HE and employers. Growing Comms: installing connected active learning spaces in HE and FE through cross-sector collaboration, with strongly positive impacts on learners. St David’s WeConnect: collaboration between sixth forms to provide a wider curriculum through virtual classrooms. Target Tracker: colleges working collaboratively to develop digital tools to support learners with additional needs. Urdd Gobaith Cymru and the Gwreiddio Scheme (Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol): developing Welsh language skills through collaborative learning for apprentices and teaching staff.
GCSE Mathematics Revision Guides
Revision guides kindly provided by Coleg Gwent to assist students and learners sitting Maths GCSE exams. There are separate guides for the foundation and intermediate levels.
Tasks to develop and assess Teachers' Language Skills
This is a collection of tasks that can be used to develop and assess the language skills of education practitioners against the Language Competency Framework for Education Practitioners. The collection includes tasks for each skill and each level within the Framework. There is a PDF booklet for each level, containing all of the tasks for that selected level. In addition, the tasks are available to download individually in the form of Word documents. If the links do not open the document in a new tab, then the document will have downloaded (look in the downloads folder on your computer).
Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core Coursebook
A Welsh adaptation of Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core (Qualifications Wales), that was developed by Hodder in partnership with City & Guilds. This book is for post-16 learners in Wales who work, or want to work in, the health and social care sectors. It covers the seven core units of the qualification and will also prepare students for the MCQ exam which is assessed externally with the assessments assessed internally within the institution. The textbook covers a basic knowledge and understanding of the All-Wales Founding Framework for Health and Social Care and reflects a variety of different roles and settings. It includes: • Health and social care principles and values • Health and well-being • Professional practice as a health and social care worker • Protecting individuals • Health and safety in health and social care.
Thomas Pennant's China
This material presents an account of China by naturalist and traveller Thomas Pennant (1726–98). The work forms part of Pennant's multivolume manuscript 'Outlines of the Globe', kept at the National Maritime Museum.
UK Parliament: Learning
A website from the UK Parliament: Learning that offers online bilingual teaching resources for learners from the age of 5 to post-16 and beyond. The resources introduce and deal with topics across the UK curricula; including elections, debating, British Values and the work and role of the UK Parliament in our democracy.
Beth yw'r Gymraeg?
An appealing, contemporary volume presenting an accessible introduction to the discipline of the Welsh language, edited by lectures at the School of Welsh, Cardiff University; Dr Angharad Naylor, Dr Llion Pryderi Roberts and Dr Dylan Foster Evans. It presents the richness, breadth and passion of the language as an academic discipline, and will motivate interest and curiosity in familiar and new fields - such as language, literature, language sociology, literary critique, culture and inheritance and creative writing. Online Open Access (link below) Also available to buy as a paperback on the University of Wales Press website or in your local bookshop.
Llyfr Glas Nebo in 3 minutes
A new video resource that presents and summarizes the main content, themes, and characters of Llyfr Glas Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros, for the GCSE WJEC Welsh Literature Unit 2 course. The video aims to present the novel in a simple and memorable way, encouraging learners to study further. Welsh subtitles can be selected on video in YouTube. Funded by Welsh Government.
Which Career Q&A Session: Law or Criminology Degree
These are recordings of two online sessions that were arranged for pupils who are considering studying LAW or CRIME at the University. The sessions provided a good opportunity for prospective students to get an idea of the type of career they can follow with a degree in those subjects. In the first session there are contributors who have graduated in Law or Criminology and are now working in those fields. The second session includes contributors who have graduated in Law or Criminology but went on to pursue a career beyond those subjects.
Meddwl.org Website
The meddwl.org website was set up in November 2016, and is run by a small group of volunteers, to try to address the lack of Welsh-medium information available to help people living with a mental health condition, and their families and friends. This is the first website of its kind that contains information on mental health issues exclusively through the medium of Welsh. Everyone has mental health. meddwl.org is a place to get support and information, and to read and share mental health experiences – all through the medium of Welsh.
