In collaboration with mXreality, and working with teams specialising in the subject from Cardiff and Vale College, the Welsh Government has developed an immersive, accessible and expansive 3D metaworld environment, comprising of five areas relating to different themes. They look forward to sharing their experiences, stories and anecdotes with you, and you are invited to engage in an immersive learning experience, which will enhance your understanding of the world. As you explore this world, you are asked to engage with the resources and reflect on their significance. This is an opportunity for you to learn about the cultures and traditions that make up part of our shared identity. The Metaworld consists of the following sections: Experiences The Metaworld of Experiences is situated on a street of representative semi-detached houses in Wales, with access to six houses (three on each side of the street). In each of the houses, you can learn more about the background and interests of the individuals who live there by watching the video playing on the TV and by clicking on some of the interactive items (identified by a three spot icon) in the living room. Immersive Studies The Immersive Studies Metaworld consists of a main lower level area and three upper level areas. The main area has a variety of items of geometrical interest because of their shapes and patterns, which show the connection between mathematics, science and nature. You can learn more about these items by clicking on them. A QR Code is also visible on a panel near some items, which can be scanned with your mobile phone's camera to view a 3D or Augmented Reality (AR) version of the item on your device. The higher level includes: Mathematics room – allows visitors to explore the importance and history of mathematical and geometrical numbers and shapes Hair and Beauty Room – allows visitors to familiarise themselves with the history and origins of hair and beauty Inventions Room – educates visitors about some significant inventions and early contributions to contemporary life World Timeline The World Timeline Metaworld consists of a main central area and four geographic regions, all of which you can access via a tunnel from the central area. Each tunnel displays information that presents the background, identity and image of a representative individual from that region. Each of the four regions (detailed below), comprises four time periods, allowing visitors to experience architecture, images, and representational information in relation to ancient times, medieval times, early modern times, and the world today. The four regions available in this Metaworld are: Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Northern Europe. As you move around the world timeline, in the central area and in each of the regions, interactive items you can click on link to videos that present useful additional information. QR Codes are also available in some of the regions, which can be scanned with your mobile phone's camera to view a 3D or Augmented Reality (AR) version of the item on your device. Curriculum This section allows you to engage with a wide range of carefully crafted topics in order to surmise that their plan will be anti-racist. The section consists of the following topics: Sociology Hair & Beauty Health and Social Care Black Feminism Politics Mathematics Film Studies African philosophy English for speakers of other languages Basic Education for Adults Additional Learning Needs Tutorial
Welsh Government Anti-Racist Virtual World
Carlam Cymru Revision Sessions
Recordings of revision sessions in different subject areas that were commissioned by e-sgol for GCSE, AS and A level students during 2021. There are GCSE revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Welsh as a second language Biology Physics Chemistry History Geography There are AS revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Biology Physics Chemistry History Geography There are A level revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Biology Chemistry History Geography Psychology
Studying Welsh at university (Webinar)
Webinar: Studying Welsh at university In year 12 or 13? Want to know more about studying Welsh as a subject at university? Find out more about what's on offer, and hear the opinions of our ambassadors studying the subject about their courses and their life as students of Welsh. Presentation recorded in November 2021. Includes: General information about studying Welsh at university, e.g. Where can you study Welsh? What can you study in terms of courses and modules? What financial help is available? (up to 19 minutes) Conversation between our ambassadors and current students about studying Welsh at university (19 minutes onwards) Welsh medium presentation.
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
This online module looks at the importance of good Welsh language skills on entering the world of work. It specifically considers the advantages of continuing to study Welsh after GCSE. The module is mainly aimed at pupils and students in schools, further education colleges and universities. It can also be of use to anyone who wishes to learn about the Welsh language's place and status in contemporary Wales and how we can all make a contribution to the Welsh Government's aim of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Winner of the Welsh-medium resource award in the Coleg Cymraeg's annual Associate Lecturers Awards.
Why study Welsh as a subject?
This is a collection of resources that emphasize the benefits of studying Welsh as a subject. The resources encourage pupils to continue to study Welsh as an AS / A level subject and as an university degree. The collection contains various material such as video clips, documents and links to external websites. These resources are part of a wider collection of resources that offer support and encouragement to pupils and teachers of Welsh.
Studying A Level Welsh Second Language
This is a collection of resources for AS and A Level Welsh Second Language pupils and teachers. The resources are relevant to the specification, and offer support and encouragement as they adapt to a new way of learning and teaching at an unprecedented period in Welsh education. The collection contains various material such as video clips, promotional material and links to external websites.
Studying A Level Welsh First Language
This is a collection of resources for AS and A level Welsh First Language pupils and teachers. The resources are elevant to the specification, and offer support and encouragement as we adapt to a new way of learning and teaching at an unprecedented period in Welsh education. The collection contains various material such as video clips, promotional materials and links to external websites.
Studying GCSE Welsh Second Language
This is a collection of resources for Welsh Second Language GCSE pupils and teachers. The resources are relevant to the specification, and offer support and encouragement as you adapt to a new way of learning and teaching at an unprecedented period in Welsh education. The collection contains various material such as video clips, promotional materials and links to external websites.
Studying Welsh GCSE First Language
This is a collection of resources for GCSE Welsh First Language pupils and teachers. The resources are relevant to the specification, and offer you support and encouragement to adapt to a new way of learning and teaching at an unprecedented period in Welsh education. The collection contains various material such as video clips, promotional materials and links to external websites.