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Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Why do early child educators and parents need to understand the educational theories of philosophers from three hundred years ago? Viewers will learn theories that will give them a foundation to build their own philosophy of education. Create your own personalized educational practice: learn the theories of John Locke, who believed children are different and education should be individualised. Understand what Jean-Jacques Rousseau meant by children...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Neil Postman The end of education using history of education, history of technology, and educational theory, Neil Postman paints a brilliantly challenging response to the modern crisis of education. He reveals how in popular culture and schooling alike, there has been an erosion of traditional American narratives which once gave a coherent sense of purpose to learning. He exposes the new narratives of 'economic utility', 'consumership', 'technology',...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Since its earliest days, science has been on a mission to unite disparate phenomena under the umbrella of more comprehensive theories. Follow the search for a grand unified theory (GUT) that unifies the workings of quantum forces, and a theory of everything (TOE) that quantizes gravity. One current TOE candidate is string theory..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Finish by reviewing unified theories since Newton, analyzing a remarkable equation that brings major insights together and represents the current status of a theory of everything. Then look ahead to the next steps, and hear Dr. Lincoln's own research agenda for this momentous quest.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Embark with Dr. Lincoln on a search for a theory of everything - a simple and comprehensive explanation for all physical phenomena in the universe. Confront the incompatibility of our two best prototypes: the standard model of particle physics and the general theory of relativity.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Darwin believed that musical behavior arose because it gave our early ancestors a biological advantage. But what advantage? Investigate Darwin’s theory and other adaptationist explanations for the evolution of music. Then look at two alternatives: invention theories and gene-culture co-evolution theories..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Einstein spent the last decades of his life searching for a unified field theory that would unite general relativity with Maxwell's theory of electromagnetism. But by then, quantum theory had superseded Maxwell's work, rendering the entire exercise futile. See how this quest has nonetheless stimulated ideas for unification in proposals such as string theory.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Study what two Nobel Prize-winning economists have to say about risk. Harry Markowitz put risk on an equal footing with return. Delve into his Modern Portfolio Theory and its implications for investors. Also investigate the insights of William Sharpe’s Capital Asset Pricing Model.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
A theory of everything must fit gravity into the quantum realm, reconciling the general theory of relativity with the standard model of particle physics. Explore the features of gravity that make this unification so difficult, and evaluate two intriguing approaches: superstring theory and loop quantum gravity.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
The first inklings of a successful theory of everything will probably arise from symmetries and group theory. Prepare for this epochal moment by digging into these important mathematical ideas. Also, learn to approach proposed theories of everything with fascination, tinged with healthy skepticism.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
See how quantum field theory led to a stunning synthesis called the standard model of particle physics, which was confirmed by the 2012 discovery of the Higgs boson. Study the startling implications of this theory for our understanding of reality. Close by examining its impact on the visual arts..
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Conclude the series as it began, with an encounter with a great piece of music. Hear Clara Schumann's "Three Romances for Violin and Piano" and test yourself on some of the concepts you've studied in the series. Revisit the elements of meter, rhythm, harmonic motion, cadences, key changes, and musical phrases that form the inner structure of great music.
14) Color theory
Author
Series
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Choose the right colors and color combinations for your projects Color theory is the art and science of using color. Color Theory For Dummies explains, in simple terms, how colors relate to one another and how they can be combined to work together in an aesthetically pleasing way. An understanding of color theory can help you create art, decorate your home, design a beautiful wedding, and impress your friends at parties. With this book, you'll learn...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Discover an alternate model of chemical bonding: molecular orbital theory, developed by Friedrich Hund and Robert Mulliken. This idea explains such mysteries as why oxygen is paramagnetic. See a demonstration of oxygen's attraction to a magnet, then use molecular orbital theory to understand why this happens.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Trace the discovery of missing mass surrounding most galaxies, which leads scientists to infer that 85% of all matter is "dark" and can't be observed directly. Evaluate the major theories about this discrepancy, and consider its implications for a theory of everything.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Take the next step beyond Lewis structures to see how atoms in a molecule are arranged in three dimensions. VSEPR theory (valence-shell electron-pair repulsion theory) provides chemists with a quick way to predict the shapes of molecules based on a few basic assumptions.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Reconsider your entire approach to your finances. Life cycle theory is a framework for making financial decisions at different stages in your life, and it offers sound guidance for saving, borrowing, and investing across time. In other words, it's about making sure you get the most out of your money from young adulthood through retirement.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Delve into the inner workings of Western tonal music through 18 lessons that make music theory refreshingly clear and accessible, demystifying the skill of reading music as well as the principles of musical analysis. Learn how music creates its remarkable effects, both formally and expressively, and how this understanding benefits us as listeners and instrumentalists.
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Taught by noted physicist Dr. Don Lincoln of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, this course follows the search for a theory that explains all physical reality-a theory of everything. Dr. Lincoln covers recent developments in particle physics and cosmology, plus the background needed to appreciate the centuries-long search for this holy grail of science. Only high-school-level math is used.
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