- Understand principles associated with successful conflict resolution
- Identify feelings & behaviors that may lead to conflict
- Address underlying issues
- Communicate ideas & solutions
- Validate perspectives
- Utilize techniques such as negotiation & problem-solving
- Practice non-violent communication
- Create mutually beneficial agreements
- Integrate therapeutic interventions
- Demonstrate effective leadership qualities
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Handling & Resolving Conflicts Course Description: This online course provides an overview of the key principles and practices of handling and resolving conflicts. It covers the fundamentals of managing disagreements, including how to identify and address underlying issues, communicate effectively, validate feelings, and create agreements. You will learn about non-violent communication strategies, conflict resolution tactics, and therapeutic interventions. You will also gain an understanding of how to handle difficult conversations in a fair, honest and constructive manner. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of conflict resolution while learning how to effectively handle disputes within relationships or institutions. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills as professional mediator or those interested in pursuing a career in social work or counseling. Course Objectives: -
Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead healthier lives. The course will cover topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, safety in the home, school, and workplace, and more. Course Objectives:- Understand the basics of nutrition and how it affects overall health
- Learn how to create a balanced diet that meets individual needs
- Identify different types of exercise and their benefits for physical health
- Develop strategies for managing stress and improving mental health
- Understand safety protocols in the home and school environment
- Recognize potential hazards in the home or school environment and take steps to reduce the risk of injury or illness
- Learn how to recognize signs of illness or injury in oneself or others and take appropriate action if necessary
- Develop an understanding of first aid techniques for common injuries or illnesses, including CPR certification if applicable to local laws/regulations/standards/guidelines)
- Understand the importance of regular medical checkups and preventive care measures such as vaccinations when applicable)
- Understand how lifestyle choices can affect overall health, safety, and well-being over time (e.g., smoking cessation)
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition Course Description: This course will provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to lead healthier lives. The course will cover topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health, safety in the home, school, and workplace, and more. Course Objectives:- Understand the basics of nutrition and how it affects overall health
- Learn how to create a balanced diet that meets individual needs
- Identify different types of exercise and their benefits for physical health
- Develop strategies for managing stress and improving mental health
- Understand safety protocols in the home and workplace environment
- Recognize potential hazards in the home or workplace environment and take steps to reduce the risk of injury or illness
- Learn how to recognize signs of illness or injury in oneself or others and take appropriate action if necessary
- Develop an understanding of first aid techniques for common injuries or illnesses, including CPR certification if applicable to local laws/regulations/standards/guidelines)
- Understand the importance of regular medical checkups and preventive care measures such as vaccinations when applicable)
- Understand how lifestyle choices can affect overall health, safety, and well-being over time (e.g., smoking cessation)
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Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child
Course Description: This online course provides an overview of health, safety, and nutrition for young children. It focuses on contemporary topics such as health, bullying, childhood obesity, diabetes, and food allergies. Course Objectives:- Explain the importance of health, safety, and nutrition in early childhood development
- Identify current health issues that affect young children
- Describe strategies to promote healthy eating habits in young children
- Discuss ways to create a safe environment for young children
- Analyze the impact of environmental factors on child development
- Recognize signs of physical abuse or neglect in young children
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic first-aid techniques
- Develop strategies to prevent bullying among young children
- Evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition education programs for young children
- Implement strategies to promote physical activity among young children
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High School Diploma (HSD)
Course Description: This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of achieving a High School Diploma (HSD). It covers the basics, including core academic subjects such as math, science, English, and social studies. You will learn about different techniques used in preparing for the HSD exam as well as how to apply knowledge to achieve success in the tests. You will also gain an understanding of how to reason abstractly and solve complex problems found in the HSD assessment. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of high school subject matters while learning practical skills such as problem-solving, time management, and critical thinking. This course is ideal for individuals who are looking to hone their skills before taking their HSD or those interested in pursuing a career requiring higher education credentials.- Course Objectives:
- Understand basic principles of academic concepts used on the HSD
- Solve complex problems found in HSD assessments
- Reason abstractly
- Apply knowledge acquired through courses
- Analyze textual information
- Utilize problem-solving skills
- Comprehend scientific procedures
- Master mathematical operations
- Develop critical thinking
- Identify logical consistency
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Historical Perspectives Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to historical perspectives. It covers basic principles, including quantitative analysis techniques, data visualization, historical perspectives, and hypothesis testing. You will learn about different techniques used in analyzing complex historical data from various eras as well as how to develop a deeper understanding of the implications of research methods. You will also gain an understanding of how to apply your knowledge of statistical historical methods. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of historical perspectives while learning practical skills such as creating time series models, interpreting confidence intervals, developing trend lines, and performing hypothesis tests. This course is ideal for those who are new to studying statistics or are interested in pursuing a path involving more advanced topics in the subject. Course Objectives:- Understand key principles of historical perspectives
- Create time series models
- Interpret confidence intervals and perspectives
- Construct trend lines
- Perform inference tests
- Analyze complex data from various eras
- Execute hypothesis tests
- Develop historical research questions
- Utilize statistical methods for historical perspectives
- Apply statistical methodologies to historical methods
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Description: This course explores the history of game consoles, the different generations released and some of their specifications’ the development of games; the different phases of video game development; the different roles given to the developers team; and the cost of development of a video game.Prerequisite: 1st year studentLearning Objectives: Students will- become familiar with history and development of video games
- identify the various phases of video game development
- identify and understand the roles of the development team
- examine the costs of Game Development
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History of Mankind
Course Description: This online course will provide an overview of the history of mankind, from the emergence of the genus Homo in Africa to the modern day. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of human history, including its major events and developments. Course Objectives:- Understand the timeline of human evolution and development
- Identify key milestones in human history
- Analyze how advances in technology have impacted humanity over time
- Recognize the impact of different civilizations on world history
- Examine how humans have adapted to changing environments throughout history
- Discuss the role of religion and philosophy in shaping human culture and society
- Analyze how scientific discoveries have shaped our understanding of humanity
- Explore how different cultures have interacted with each other throughout history
- Evaluate the impact of colonialism on world history
- Analyze current trends in global affairs and their implications for humanity's future
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How Learning Happens
Course Description: This course explores and analyzes how the brain, as a social organism, learns best throughout the lifespan, from our early schooling through late life. It helps teachers make connections to neurobiological principles, with the goal of creating classrooms that nurture healthy attachment patterns and resilient psyches.Learning Objectives:- Analyze how secure attachment and supportive relationships are critical for healthy psychological development and the building of social brain networks
- Analyze the brain as a social organ of adaptation critical to cognitive development
- Identify techniques to succeed with difficult or “unteachable” students
- Analyze teaching from the perspectives of social neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology
- Create classrooms that nurture healthy attachment patterns and resilient psyches
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How to End a Conversation
Course Description: This course will provide participants with an understanding of how to effectively end conversations. Topics covered include techniques for graciously exiting conversations, strategies for hard endings, and methods of avoiding awkwardness when transitioning out of a conversation. Participants will gain an understanding of how to use these concepts to bring conversations to a respectful and successful conclusion. Course Objectives:- Identify polite tactics for ending conversations
- Utilize techniques for gracefully exiting conversations
- Develop strategies for making hard endings
- Understand approaches for bringing conversations to a close without creating awkwardness
- Leverage diplomatic language when appropriate during the transition out of conversations
- Analyze methods for expressing gratitude in the context of ending conversations
- Identify best practices for encouraging further communication in the future
- Use words and phrases that accurately convey closure
- Demonstrate an understanding of principles related to conversation endings through written assignments and class discussions
- Implement measures for continual improvement in existing conversation skills
