The program presents key concepts of mechanics and light, employing high quality graphics and animations, live footage and worked examples of relevant formulas. Conveniently structured in short clip format, the mechanics section covers scalars and vectors, equations of motions, projectile and circular motions, Newton’s laws of motion including a dynamic illustration of the third law in action, kinetic and potential energies both gravitational and elastic, energy conservation, collisions, and conservation of momentum. The light section covers light as a wave, wave equation, combining light of different colours, reflection in plane and curved mirrors including ray diagrams, refraction, convex and concave lenses including ray diagrams, polarisation, diffraction, interference, photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality.
Languages: English
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Credibility
What is credibility, and why is it so important? This program begins with an exploration of the concept of credibility and illustrates the key criteria of motive, bias, vested interest, neutrality, ability to perceive and expertise. A reconstruction of a famous murder case from the 1920s is then used to provide the material for viewers to evaluate the credibility of the evidence that was used. Finally, critical thinking author and former chief examiner Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen provides his analysis of the case study and follow up support material. A very credible resource about credibility.
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Assumptions
It’s very natural to make assumptions. In some ways they save time and help us make effective decisions. But the problem is that assumption can sometimes be very wrong. This program starts with a number of accessible examples to illustrate what we mean by assumptions and how finding them can help to illuminate arguments. Viewers are then asked to test their critical thinking skills by looking for the assumptions in a location-based film and studio discussion on the rise in binge drinking amongst girls. And with Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen expertise, gives his analysis of the case study and provides follow up support material.
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Evidence in Argument
How do we present evidence to get the best results in our arguments? Simply laying it all out for the world to see is not enough. But hiding parts of it is also just as compromised. This program begins by clearly illustrating the meaning and significance of evidence and the presentation of evidence in numbers, percentages, rates and over time. The case against zoos is used to give viewers the opportunity to evaluate and question how evidence is being used to support the arguments being made. Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen then provides his analysis of the case study.
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The Application Form
Applying for your first job can be an intimidating process; you haven’t done it before so how do you really know what they’re looking for? Well, the key to getting the first step right is a clear and concise job application, because employers simply don’t have the time to go through lengthy, unfocused submissions. This program will help you focus on expressing your skills and experience, writing applications that really stand out, and addressing the all-important selection criteria. It also examines online job applications. This is an up-to-date and practical program that will get the real you onto paper.
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The Interview
This informative program follows the story of Karen, a recent school-leaver who is looking for employment. With the help of professional advisor Avril, Karen learns about the multitude of ways in which an applicant can prepare for and behave during an interview to ensure they are well in contention for the job they want. Karen’s experiences illustrate how a bit of prior preparation can significantly enhance an applicant’s performance in a job interview. This ‘true to life’ program captures the importance of ‘selling’ yourself in an interview and how to put your best foot forward for any job.
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The Coach
The role of the sports coach/leader is to allow effective skill acquisition as well as guiding individuals and groups to reach their goals in terms of performance and competition. Nearly all those involved in sport will find themselves in a coaching situation at some point during their career from informal grassroots level through to international and professional sport. This programme explores what the requirements are of an effective sports coach and how coaches can best bring about quality performances from their charges. The film also addresses issues within coaching such as child protection and risk assessment.
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The Referee
This programme looks at the role of an official, different types of official and their assistants, the qualities of a good official, difficulties faced by officials, and how to become an umpire or referee. It contains interviews with Nigel Owens, a Rugby Union Referee, Natalie Anor, an International Men’s Rugby Referee, James Linnington a Premier League Football Referee, and Rory Weavers, one of the UK’s youngest gymnastics judges.
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Multicellular Organisms and Their Nervous Systems
Multicellular organisms range from basic to highly complex forms. This engaging program explores the level of organization necessary for the structure and function of multicellular organisms including cells, tissues, organs and organ systems. It highlights the nervous system of multicellular organisms – both vertebrates and invertebrates – and features excellent dissections of a cane toad and a worm to illustrate the different forms and function of their nervous systems. The footage in the dissecting laboratory is particularly helpful in understanding structure and function of vertebrate and invertebrate nervous systems. This is a practical and information packed program made specifically for the modern classroom.
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The Performer
This educational DVD learning resource looks at the factors that can affect an athlete or sports person’s performance. Exercise physiology is discussed, including training principles and methods, fitness testing, working intensities and the importance of warm-ups and cool-downs. Sports psychology including mental imagery, goal-setting and arousal are explored, and skill acquisition is considered in detail. The programme concludes by looking at how participants can plan for improvement in their performances through analysis, evaluation and strategizing.