In pursuit of a common values base for working with young people in formal, informal and social learning

Abstract: This chapter advocates a common values base and framework for working with young people in formal, informal and social learning. These three learning spheres will be defined in the context of young people’s lives, with the premise that young people will experience all these forms of learning but, dependent upon the educator (be that a youth worker, social worker or teacher), a different values base and ethos will be evident

The Intersection between Home Education and Educational Technology: A Case Study

Previous research into Australian home education suggests that home educators personalise pedagogy and learning to the needs and interests of the individual child. This study sought to understand this perspective in general and in particular, how one family integrated educational technology [EdTech] into home education of their primary-aged children. The design of this project adapted a qualitative framework that included a bricolage of case study, ethnography and narrative methods. Data was gathered from respondents using semi-structured interviews, observations and researcher reflections and analysed through constant-comparison and grounded theory. The students and their home educating parent identified a variety of aspects that contributed and influenced the integration of EdTech. Central to the integration process was the learning partnership between the parent and the child. This allowed the curriculum and pedagogy to be personalised to the individual strengths, needs and interests of the child, which also appeared to enhance the perceived effectiveness of the EdTech integrated. The ensuing \u27Fountain Model\u27 captured this integration process while also proposing a framework for future applications. In addition, this study reconfirmed sections of the previous research that suggested that home education is child-driven, extending this concept to suggest that this process can contribute to empowering student learning. The findings of this case study support the concept that a flexible and collaborative approach to learning, which is also personalised to the individual student, is core to integrating EdTech effectively and meaningfully for students. Examples of possible applications of EdTech are also described, as well as recommendations for further research

Hugh Gaitskell, the Labour Party and foreign affairs 1955-63

Merged with duplicate record 10026.1/840 on 13.03.2017 by CS (TIS)Hugh Gaitskell was leader of the Labour Party between 1955-63. The Cold War was at a critical level and bi-partisanship in international affairs was expected. With Gaitskell's accession this appeared to end, marked in particular by the disputes over Suez, the independent nuclear deterrent and Britain's application to join the European Economic Community. Simultaneously, he was challenged by the Left over nearly every aspect of Labour's foreign and defence policy. Despite these major controversies, Gaitskell's influence over international affairs remains a neglected area of research, and he is remembered more for the domestic controversies over nationalisation, his ill-fated attempt to revise Clause IV and defeat at the 1960 Scarborough conference. This thesis addresses that imbalance by examining Gaitskell's contribution to foreign affairs and the following inter-related areas: bi-partisanship; policy formulation; internal divisions and the power struggle between Left and Right. In addition, it also considers how the structure of the Labour Party benefited the leadership during this turbulent period. The conclusions revise Gaitskell's reputation as a figure of unyielding principle, and demonstrates that his leadership was marked by a mixture of finesse and blunder. His responsibility for the end of bi-partisanship can be discounted, as Labour remained firmly committed to the policies laid down and followed since 1945. Yet, the personal control over policy that he exercised, allied to his determination to mould the Labour Party in his own image, needlessly accelerated the internal struggles for power. While the Scarborough defeat illustrates the limitations of his authority, Suez and Europe display his acute political awareness of the requirements needed to balance national interests, electoral prospects and maintain party unity

World Mineral Production 2009-13

The latest edition of this annual publication from the British Geological Survey (BGS) is now available to download. This volume contains mineral production statistics for the five year period from 2009 to 2013, for more than 70 mineral commodities, by country worldwide. It is the latest publication from the World Mineral Statistics dataset which began in 1913. The information contained in the dataset, and associated publications, is compiled from a wide range of sources: home and overseas government departments, national statistical offices, specialist commodity authorities, company reports, and a network of contacts throughout the world. The database compilers aim for integrity and accuracy in the data and, for quality control purposes, participate in international specialist groups, and maintain close links with other mineral statistics providers in Europe and North America. The data provides essential mineral intelligence for: • security of supply issues • economic analyses • environmental issues • sustainable development planning • regulation and policy issues • commercial strategic planning The data are available in the following formats: • Annual publication of “World Mineral Production” and its predecessors, which can be downloaded in pdf from our World Archive • MS Excel for years from 1992 via our data download tool • The most recent editions are available to purchase in hard copy from the BGS online shop • One off reports such as those shown lower down this page, available for download in pd

World mineral production 2010-14

The latest edition of this annual publication from the British Geological Survey (BGS). This volume contains mineral production statistics for the five year period from 2010 to 2014, for more than 70 mineral commodities, by country worldwide. It is the latest publication from the World Mineral Statistics dataset which began in 1913. The information contained in the dataset, and associated publications, is compiled from a wide range of sources: home and overseas government departments, national statistical offices, specialist commodity authorities, company reports, and a network of contacts throughout the world. The database compilers aim for integrity and accuracy in the data and, for quality control purposes, participate in international specialist groups, and maintain close links with other mineral statistics providers in Europe and North America

The ‘wonderful’ donkey – Of real and fabled donkeys

Abstract: An ethological appreciation of the donkey has confirmed that it is a special and unique animal. The donkey is a well-adapted, sensitive, sociable, intelligent and notably loyal animal. Their so-called ‘stubbornness’ (dumbness) points rather to a species-specific intelligence to survive. Because of their domestication, they have been incorporated into the human world, mostly as pack, draught and riding animals. In the Ancient Near East (ANE) they sometimes also acted as ‘divine agents’, for example, in Balaam’s fable (Numbers 22). An ecological hermeneutic focus on this fable has evoked sympathy for the donkey. Even if there is over-ascription because of the ANE mytho-poetical worldview, an authentic donkey can still be discovered behind this ‘speaking’ animal. Perhaps we need far more animal-centric fables instead of anthropocentric fables nowadays to appreciate the donkey as a remarkable animal

Effectiveness of an international environmental regime: the protocol on the environmental protection to the Antarctic Treaty

The Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection, signed in Madrid in October, 1991, is a landmark in the progressive institutional development that has been a feature of the Antarctic Treaty system. It establishes a framework regime to provide legally binding protection for the Antarctic environment. The Protocol and its annexes take a proactive and comprehensive approach to the management of all human activities in Antarctica. The objective and designation of the Protocol, as expressed in Article 2, is as follows: "The Parties commit themselves to the comprehensive protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and hereby designate Antarctica as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science." This paper looks at how this goal is to be achieved, the major factors involved, and whether the provisions for its accomplishment are likely to be effective. The development of the Antarctic Treaty system indicates a preparedness by those involved to address issues as they become salient. The pressures involved in Antarctic diplomacy influence the shape of Antarctic Treaty System policy-making and implementation. A concentration on seemingly effective institutional responses and provisions is not necessarily followed by a concentration on effective compliance. Effectiveness is influenced by both institutional and political factors, and the involvement of epistemic communities. In the Antarctic the latter involve scientists and environmentalists. The Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection is useful as a model, in terms of both what it does and does not include. The institutional framework which it elaborates has the capacity to be applied more specifically and stringently than most other contemporary environmental regimes. The degree to which its potential is realised is largely dependent on the further specificity and scope of provisions, in order to effectively address environmental issues in the Antarctic, and the political will brought to bear by the Treaty Parties in implementing these provisions. Pressure from Non-Governmental Organisations will continue to be important in shaping these processes

Developing a style at the intersection between analogue and digital animation production

University of Technology Sydney. Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.This research project applies practice-based research methods to explore the intersection between analogue and digital animation production. The aim is to develop a visual style combining the tangible qualities of filming miniature sets and the fluid flexibility of computer-generated animation techniques. Case studies of two animation projects that developed and refined a motion control camera system are presented. The system involved integration and creative control between key-framed cameras in animation software and physical cameras filming shots on miniature sets using industrial robotic arms. Associated approaches to this hybrid style of animation production workflow are presented, including game engines, 3D printing, point cloud scanning and other techniques. The refined method of hybrid production can form the basis for future productions seeking to build upon this technical and stylistic foundation

E. M. Rippingale

"Gunner E.M. Rippingale VX116391 Coast artillery Emery Point Aug 1941 - April 1943".Index to the location of names on the quilt ; H2These patches were signed by people who visited the Northern Territory during the Year of Commemoration of the Bombing of Darwin, 1992, or who wrote from interstate or overseas during that year. The quilt measures almost five metres by three, and is designed to resemble a typical porcellanite stone wall as can still be seen on some old Darwin buildings. In addition to the names on the Quilt there are nurse's colourpatch, the emblem of the Civil Construction Corps and twenty pictures of sites which would have been familiar to people of Darwin at the time. Some of the buildings can still be seen today, whereas others have disappeared as a result of enemy action, Cyclone Tracy or the indomitable march of progress. The illustrations on the Quilt were based on photographs taken during the war years and now held in the collections of the Northern Territory Library. The Quilt was made by Jenny Armour, and took about 18 months of weekends and other free time to complete, using techniques of patchwork, applique, and machine embroidery and was quilted using 100% Australian wool batting