The aims of these workshops is to: Introduce different types of qualitative methods Outline what needs to be considered before, during and after qualitative research is undertaken. Consider the ethical issues associated with qualitative research Outline how to analyse and present qualitative data. Content: Workshop 1 explores the different types of qualitative methods and creative methods. Workshop 2 looks at what needs to be considered when trying to access our research participants and before conducting the research. Workshop 3 focuses on what needs to be considered during and after conducting our research and the ethical issues associated with qualitative research. Workshop 4 looks at how to analyse and present qualitative data. Presenter: Dr Siôn Llewelyn Jones Siôn is a lecturer in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. He has been developing Welsh-medium provision in the School and teaches on a number of modules, including research modules. Siôn has extensive experience of carrying out qualitative research. He has worked on a number of research projects for different organisations, such as the Children’s Commissioner of Wales, Public Health Wales and the Welsh Government. In 2017, he finished his PhD. For his doctoral research, Siôn explored the aspirations of young people attending a Welsh-medium and an English-medium school in the south Wales valleys. In these research projects, he was involved in their planning as well as interviewing participants and carrying out focus groups face to face, online and on the telephone
Qualitative Research Skills
Post-16 Education Consortium Anglesey and Gwynedd's E-Learning Resources
A series of interactive bilingual e-learning resources on the following subjects: The benefits of studying Childcare through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Construction through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Business through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Catering through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually Resitting GCSE Mathematics Resitting GCSE Welsh Engineering Level 3 A Level Music A Level French AS Level IT
Tomorrow's Doctors 5.1
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):
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
A series of webinars to give learners an opportunity to discuss their subject through the medium of Welsh. A variety of individuals from Welsh companies and organisations attended to discuss the following topics. Setting up a small business Branding Online Trade Ethics/Environment Funding a Business A B2B Business 'Public' Organisation Social Business You can view the sessions that were recorded below.
Workshop: Teaching Skills for Postgraduate students
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.
Why does Welsh Labour win again, and again, and again?
Professor Richard Wyn Jones' presentation, recorded on the Maes, Tregaron Eisteddfod 2022. Richard discusses the history of Welsh Labour's electoral success over the last century, through the prism of Welsh worldview identities.
E-lyfrau Cyfieithu (Translation E-books)
A new series of unique e-books in the field of professional translation. The series contains three e-books E-lyfr Cyfieithu Ysgrifenedig (Written Translation E-book) E-lyfr Cyfieithu Ar Y Pryd (Simultaneous Translation E-book) Pecyn Ymarfer (Excercise Pack) The-books are intended to stimulate interest, offer advice and support translators as they develop skills and gain experience. As a result, these are unique resources to support students and everyone working in the professional translation industry in Wales.
Profi
A website for individuals between 14-18 years old and older to learn more about workplace skills and how to keep track of their development as they undertake new experiences and learn new skills.
Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg: Llwybrau Newydd Conference
Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg: Llwybrau Newydd Confernce 9th June 2022, Siambr y Cyngor, Prif Adeilad Prifysgol Caerdydd, Plas y Parc, Caerdydd, CF10 3AT 9.45am - 17.15pm A Welsh literature conference organized by the School of Welsh, Cardiff University, sponsored by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. A full programme of papers ranging from the Middle Ages to Modern Literature, with the keynote lecture delivered by Professor Mererid Hopwood. Click on the link below to view full programme. Free entry and refreshments. Sign up to attend. All welcome. The conference is in Welsh. No simultaneous translation. For more information, please contact the organizers: Dr Rhiannon Marks (MarksR@caerdydd.ac.uk) and Dr David Callander (CallanderD@caerdydd.ac.uk)
Waterways and Wildlife: Managing our natural environment
This resource on the Hwb website is designed for volunteers and professionals interested in environmental management. Using feature articles and key information from Welsh canals and beyond, this handbook provides an introduction to waterside habitats and wildlife.
Language and Business Conference
Conference on Marketing, Business and Minority Languages A conference for lecturers, students and marketing and Welsh language professionals on 24 June 2022 at the Bay Campus, Swansea University, Fabian Way, Swansea SA1 8EN. The conference will present and discuss research that looks at issues relating to the Welsh language and other languages, such as Breton, Irish, or Basque, and the field of Business. Free entry and refreshments. Sign up to attend. All welcome. The conference is in Welsh. No simultaneous translation. Further details: s.jobbins@colegcymraeg.ac.uk
Machinery on the Farm
This resource, for post-16 Agriculture, horticulture and animal care learners, highlights the importance of machinery legislation on the farm. It demonstrates working principles and machinery preparation, looks at the environmental impact, and provides examples of post-operative procedures to minimise degeneration of machinery.