These units focus on studying contemporary Wales. Several key themes within the social sciences are discussed, drawing on examples from Wales, thus providing a unique Welsh language resource for students. Each unit contains the following: abstract lecture in the form of video presentations multiple choice quiz seminar questions bibliography.  Contributors to this theme: Dr Cynog Prys Dr Rhian Hodges Professor Rhys Jones Dr Siôn Llewelyn Jones Dr Rhys D. Jones Dr Gareth Evans-Jones. These resources have been created with support from the HEFCW Investment and Recovery Fund. The individual units listed below are also available as one resource here.

This pack will introduce undergraduate Law students to transferable skills and prepare them for written assignments, reinforcing their confidence as they master academic writing.  Developed initially in 2018, edited February, 2022. 

A scheme to support Year 12 pupils, learners and students in their last year of studies with their applications to study Medicine. March: Introduction to the program April: Work experience May: C21 Cardiff University Medical School Curriculum May: Talks with a number of professional doctors June: Swansea University Medical School Curriculum June: Studying through the medium of Welsh and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Scholarship July: Alternative pathways to Medicine August: Summer break September: Question and answer session on the Personal Statement October: Traditional medical interviews November: MMI Interviews December: Interviews REGISTER BELOW (Registration closing date - 4 February 2022):

This resource introduces students to some of the main theorists and theoretical works within the theme of sociological theory. Each unit contains the following: abstract  lecture in the form of short video presentations multiple choice quiz seminar questions bibliography. Contributors to this theme: Dr Cynog Prys Dr Rhian Hodges Professor Rhys Jones Emily Pemberton Dr Siôn Llewelyn Jones Dr Huw Williams. These resources have been created with support from the HEFCW Investment and Recovery Fund. The individual units listed below are also available as one resource here.  

A collection of resources suitible for lecturers and trainees to facilitate the teaching and learning of Welsh second language across the primary education sector. The range of language mats can be used as a basis for lectures, as a practical guide to using every day language, and as an aid to ensure accuracy when preparing worksheets, murals and writing modelling.  Cynllun Colegau Cymru no longer exists. It was replaced by the Language Competency Framework for Education Practitioners in 2018. This is the Framework that will has been adopted to measure the language skills of all trainees on Initial Teacher Education courses. The language tasks and activities in the material below are still relevant, but the specific references to the levels and steps of the Cynllun Colegau Cymru are not. 

This workshop will be useful for anyone wishing to use fun online platforms in their teaching.  Through this resource, you will learn about different platforms to create varied and useful learning experiences for your students.  In this resource, you will be introduced to the following platforms:  Kahoot  Padlet  Quizzizz  Quizlet  Presenter: Dr Nia Cole Jones Dr Nia Cole Jones is a senior lecturer with the Open University. She graduated with a first class degree in Welsh from Aberystwyth University, and went on to study an M.Phil and PhD on the development of the Welsh language in sport and the news. She has worked in higher education for over a decade, focusing on developing students' language skills across all levels.  

Workshop objectives  Professional knowledge – developing your knowledge of the subject you will teach  Methodological information – an introduction to theory that underpins learning and teaching practices (learning styles)  Group-specific dynamics skills – group dynamics, strategies for different situations  Organizational knowledge – standards and regulations, rules and practices, norms and values.  Content  The online workshop will be split into four parts;  Part 1:  Understanding the personal traits of a high-quality tutor  Part 2: Learning the key skills involved in planning teaching  Part 3: Getting involved in a variety of teaching methods with smaller groups                                                     Part 4: Understanding some key principles relating to assessment.  Presenter: Dyddgu Hywel  Background  Dyddgu studied a BSc (Hons) Design and Technology Secondary Education leading to Qualified Teacher Status' at Bangor University and she graduated with a first-class honors degree.  She was a lecturer and A Level Design and Technology subject tutor at Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, before being appointed as a Design and Technology teacher at Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun.  She is now working as a senior lecturer in Education at Cardiff Metropolitan University and has been there for over seven years. Her expertise lies in the effective use of teaching methods, student engagement and the use of technology enhanced learning.  This workshop will benefit postgraduate students who are stepping into teaching for the first time and want to develop their teaching skills in front of a classroom and online teaching. This workshop will offer innovative teaching methods and boost their confidence in teaching. 

Online sessions discussing the work and experiences of journalists who work, or have worked abroad, and the importance and role of the Welsh language in their career.  It is an opportunity for students, learners, pupils and academics interested in journalism to hear from, and question a host of journalists.  Remember to register for the seminars.  2023 SEMINARS: Illtud Dafydd, 31 January 2023, 5pm  (WATCH THE RECORDING) Sports journalist with the international news agency Agence France-Presse in Paris.   Megan Davies, 15 February 2023, 5.30pm (WATCH THE RECORDING) A journalist who has worked for Vogue in Paris before returning to Wales to work for BBC Wales.  Andy Bell, 15 March 2023, 7.00pm (WATCH THE RECORDING) Journalist, producer and reporter who has worked in Australia for over three decades and is the 'voice of Australia' for Welsh-language media.    

Free online conference on possible career options for those wishing to work with children or young people (not including teaching). The conference was held on Wednesday 16 February 2022 through the medium of Welsh with no simultaneous translation.  1.00: Keynote Speaker – Gwenllian Lansdown Davies, Chief Executive of Mudiad Meithrin   2.00: Employability Panel – The Urdd (Aled Pickard), Academy Arts Performing School and actress (Jalisa Andrews), GISDA (Siân Elen Tomos), Play Wales (Matthew Jenkins) 2.50: BREAK 3.00: Enterprise – a talk with Gwenllian Stephens who set up Cwtch Nursery in Carmarthenshire   3.30: Further Qualification Panel – learn about pursuing other courses after leaving college;  speech therapy (Catrin Phillips), probation (Eirian Evans), social work (Gwenan Prysor, Bangor University) and university research (Cadi Siôn, Bangor University) 4.15: Open discussion 4.30: Finish Recordings of the individual sessions can be veiwed below:

This is an interactive digital resource containing information on jobs and opportunities in health and care in Wales. The Tregyrfa website has been developed by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). Tregyrfa aims to share information about the wealth of job opportunities available within the National Health Service (NHS) and care sector.

University Ready is your easy-to-use hub, whether you’re about to move on to university-level education, or if you’re supporting someone who is – perhaps as a parent, teacher, carer or adviser. You can search by topic – like study skills, wellbeing and mental health, or student life – by institution, and by subject area, so you can be sure of getting straight to the resources you need.

An easy-to-use resource containing definitions and explanations of terms relating to the subject of surveying.  The resource is for a variety of users, including university students, learners in further education colleges and professionals within the construction and surveying fields, and benefits the Welsh public sector in terms of terminology relevant to Local Development Plans and planning applications.   The entries are divided into two main categories namely pure surveying and land and property surveying.  The resource is the result of work by the University of South Wales School of Built Environment.