Heather Gail de Souza
I am a 'retired' Maths teacher who has taught mainly in the UK, but had a stint in the UAE. Over the last 3 years, I have been doing some Supply at a local school. I enjoy literature, travel, the Arts
Location I am based in Kent..
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Some interesting analogies..
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Another thought provoking unit.
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I feel content that I have been doing my bit since 2013. I have 7 solar panels, that feed half of what is produced into the National grid. I also have a heat pump that services my central heating & hot water. I do pay a little more in electricity....Glad I am capped until next year..
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@NeelimaKendurkar I suppose at least trees have been planted!
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I think that has been scrapped now, hasn't it????...or scaled down?
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Yes..
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I couldn't get my head round that we were even contemplating a new coal mine....has it been cancelled now?,,,,hope so
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Wow, what an enlightening unit!.....I feel so relieved with the various projects that have been highlighted here. As I said in an earlier unit, India has the power to use solar energy, hope more of these parks are developed to come away from using fossil fuels. The carbonlites project too should be used all over the world.!
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The video is very useful, but not all the solutions work everywhere. Solutions need to be found for each area of the world.
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I have always said we should use and refurbish existing buildings rather than pull them down and build new ugly things.
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A number of Air Companies are using recycled fuel for their planes...I know Easyjet is one of them....but there are a couple more. The larger airlines are thinking of this too.
Buying local certainly helps too....not only the environment, but our famers.
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I like the bath analogy....will remember it...a good way to explain net zero.
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@SwatantraNandanwar As you said previously, Swatantra, planners still build on areas that are known to flood, ....money comes first!!!
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After last year or year before...it was enlightening to see the Environment agencies, 'talking' to local farmers who know the make up of those areas that were so badly affected by the floods in Yorkshire.
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Kent has warmed up by 1.1C, projected 1.7C-4.6C by 2100 !!!
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The people of India and the rest of us too...really need to take these points on board.
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I agree, the present Government of India doesn't appear to be aware of how Climate Change is affecting the everyday person...And how it will affect the economy as well..
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How amazing all these regions in one land mass.
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@SwatantraNandanwar Will the forthcoming elections make a difference to environmental thinking??
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I'm having problems too..will try to come back to it...
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Haha...
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That's the problem.....warnings /information continually igonred!
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We have the science, technology and the basis if knowledge, we must make sure we use it.!
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I live in the UK, but currently in Goa (India).....it is a shame that the recording instructions were in Hindi only. Not all citizens of India speak/read hindi.
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I looked it up feira means market!
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Ola como estás?
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I found the correlation between the gasses and GWP very interesting...had not known this before.
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I chose March my birthday...Started in 1977 330.0; 1980 340.01; 1990 355.73;
2000 370.6; 2015 401.7; 2019 416.46
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A fascinating clip...
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Sad I can't use the facility!
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Agree with you, but not sure about the inference of Religion!!??
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Most intriguing to see Greenhouses gases have been known since the 1800s
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A number of countries in Europe have tree planting projects....we certainly do. (UK)..even in small towns.
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@MikWisniewski I agree....the Christians were on the attack in UK during the 70s & 80s....Jews in the Middle East/Israel.....but I was really thinking of the world wide 'Juihad' that's going on from the Muslim side
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Eu sou britânica
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It is heartening that at last the world at large is making an effort to think about the effect we are having on our environment....but a lot more 'education' via social media is important and vital.....it has got to start at 'grass roots', to then make an impact on the politicians.....who also need educating!
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As I said in the previous until, it has been an excellent course....made me more convinced that one's interpretation is important....It's a shame some parts in the Muslim community are choosing to see the negative side of life & thoughts, rather than seeing how much Islam has in common with the Jewish & Christian world.
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The course has been most enlightening...hope there will be another similar follow on one...
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I am in Goa at present, and the instructions were in Hindi (I assume)...so I didn't know how to follow step 4 above!!!
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boa tard eu era um professora
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Eu sou o Reino Unido
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@SusieS But United Kingdom is...O Reino Unido...
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@HenrySehgal How awful....the Aborigines do in fact know how to control the environment....took Australia a long time to realise how the Aborigines looked after/ controlled their environment.
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What an excellent video...
I do get irritated when UK & the West pontificate to China, India etc about burning of fossil fuels.....we have have done it since the 1700s, and only since the 1990s been reacting to the effect.....we cannot expect the 'Developing' world to suddenly stop!!!....BUT the Developing world should take heed of what has gone on in the... -
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For course director....
Can you expand on how/why women are more likely to suffer the impacts of climate change?
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What an interesting unit....showing the developments of each belief.
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@NarelleWilson That's a good idea!
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Bom dia
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`a....need to find out how to use accents on my computer!
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When I am in Goa, I am amazed that everyone burns their sweepings...this can't be doing any good to the ozone layer...In UK, farmers have in the main, stopped burning stubble..
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I want to learn Portuguese, because my roots are from Goa, an ex Portuguese Colony. I live in UK, but have visited Lisbon a couple of times, and want to explore the country more.
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I have done several environmental courses & am concerned about our environment. Am intrigued why India has been named/chosen....looking forward to being enlightened.
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I found this unit interesting , in the fact that the Qur'an also uses the 'camel & the eye of the needle' parable. But more fascinating the the interpretation of language...the Greek 'kamelos' meaning thick rope; makes much more sense to me.
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@MubashirKhan At least they aid pollination....but as a gardener, I can't see the point of 'bind weed' we get in the UK...goes everywhere!!
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Going back to the Garden of Eden....will we resist temptation!
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The video did not play...but I agree with some of the comments made..
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At the beginning of the COVID Pandemic, I found my Christian roots wondering if God was punishing us for becoming so insular and only thinking of our own gains!!...I thought back to the times when societies suffered plagues & famine, as a form for them needing to repent and reform!!
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I found the connection/ similarity of Deuteronomy and the beginnings of the Qur'an interesting.
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The concentric format is an interesting arrangement...statements follow..
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I think this could be a verse from any religion in it's 'plainess'
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I am based in the UK, and brought up a Christian. But am interested in world religions. Having lived & worked in the Middle East for 2 years, and travelled through the area, is one of the reasons for doing this course. I am interested in the history of the area, it's cultures and the current issues.
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Harald Weilnboeck is correct, these sort of schemes work best 'bottom- up', and when the community has empowerment.
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This unit on youth is very important. It is saying all the right things....but this doesn't happen in reality. Over the last few years in UK, Youth services have been cut. So many 'Youth Clubs' have been shut down, due to lack of funding, and this has shown a correlation in youth dissatisfaction and unrest.
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The points under lessons learned, seem common sense....so they have been verbalised, now put them into action...I agree with Judy Valks.
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Dr. Heyller hit the nail on the head, at then end of his talk...when he states that a lot of the Muslim leaders......"don’t like to empower people who are then going to critique them.".....yet empowerment is the key to a civilised, non violent way of life!
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Sometimes, politicians appear to set out to divide a community!!
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If it is a calm, respectful society, then they can develop debating habits, and hopefully have resilience to unacceptable, unwanted behaviour/outcomes.
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The stance that France took is an act against freedom of choice. The image of made to undress at the point of a gun is appalling and should be decried. Isn't this why most of Europe fought WW2, to have our freedom?
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The family situation was interesting...wonder how they resolved the situation.
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.....As Dr Gerrand says...what we " need to do when we try to address this issue is to think in terms of addressing it, not in terms of countering it, preventing it, but preventing it by actually understanding and addressing the root causes of it".....this is important in the process of looking into prevention of radicalsation.
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I agree that when thinking of de escalation, consideration must be given to roles of community, business, religious, leaders, not forgetting the roles of women & youth in a community/society. Inclusivity and participation are crucial in de-escalation, also in de-radicalisation and prevention. These actions should ideally start before the outbreak of violence.
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If I were to be examining a small culture. ...I would do quite a bit of observations in the first instance. I would enquire about the objectives of the culture. Interview members about their perceptions of the culture & it's objective. Were there similarities? What were the differences? Do the members want to get together to discuss differences, and create...
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I suppose belonging to the Sports Center is my small culture.
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I agree with all the comments below....yes it should be government led, but more important there should be grass roots involved too..Abraham indicates this can be done...More things seem to be achieved when it come from bottom up, rather than top down. COVID appears to brought humanity closer, maybe we should take advantage of this.
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I agree with you on the control of pedophiles, child pornography, sex slave trade, drug smuggling etc ...but as you say, what are their basic motives...it should be for justice & rights of the common person.
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One half of me says that the social media platforms should monitor & stop anything that is harmful..ie violent behaviour, prejudice ideas etc....but then the other half of me says, is this taking away our freedom of speech????...
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That's quite comforting...
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Margaret, you have made very good examples of Christianity & Chinese New Year. It is refreshing to see Diwali being acknowledged/integrated here too.
I was also pleased with the acknowledge of Eid, and the implications that COVID would be having on the Muslim Community....It was enlightening that at the time national news broadcasted what these communities... -
I haven't had much said to me directly, but there was an occasion when an aquaintance whom I had not know for long, made a comment to an old school friend (English) who has known me for 40 odd years....I suppose Heather cooks a lot of curries (due to my Goan background)...to which Marian replied Heather cooks more world dishes than curries.!
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What about the written media? or Social Media?
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I suppose you can refer to community resilience when there is a disaster, and communities pool together human resources, and other resources to help each other out.
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An thought provoking week, reinforcing that lack of education, poverty, discontentment, lack of family ties are easy fodder for radicalisation ...be it violent or other...
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I too would go for the 'Intersectional School', because it combines both the others. But School 2- Social experiences is also a very strong pull.
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This exercise highlights the importance of observation, and sensitivity.
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Margaret, I share the same interpretations...
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My understanding of 'Othering' is being outside a group. You are not a member and looking in. This 'othering' can lead to being dissatisfied, feeling useless or not as good as those in the group, insecure, alienated . It could lead to a yearning to be part of the group.
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I don't consider myself as belonging to any group, but for this exercise, I will choose 'Sports Club'....The benefits of being part of the club, is I can use the facilities whenever I want, without having to pay extra fees, after the initial Membership....I can join classes, use the gym facilities, sauna, jacuzzi, steam room, and there is a cafe, which I don't...
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@AbrahamB The looting was a result of mindless hangers on that took the opportunity to cause disarray.....unfortunately this often happens when a worthwhile cause is being fought for or highlighted.
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I agree, about the 'loneliness' of the course,....compared to other courses I have done, there are very few commentators here.
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From your statement above, are they a 'collective' society or an 'individualistic society?
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I think we can sometimes create 'otherness' unintentionally....maybe by the way someone dresses; speaks; behaves. If these are not a norm for you, you can create a barrier. But when one travels, I think your eyes are more open, and acceptable to other peoples habitat, culture- which means food, dress, religion, history. When I say travel, I am assuming that...
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I agree with you, Margaret, re the 'loneliness' of the course....compared to other courses I have followed, there are very few commentators on this course.
I empathise with your feelings above. I have mentioned before that I consider myself a Citizen of the World'...I was born in Uganda, of Goan (Portuguese /Indian) roots. Came to England at the age of 11.... -
Sad to hear this!
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It's a shame that Brexit has resulted in a negative attitude by some British, and negative view of Britain. I know some parents from Europe are not keen and have not sent their children to universities here because they are concerned about the hostile attitude towards non British.
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Would be interesting to note if a driver & non driver had the same opinion!
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Music can be a division in cultures....this can be within an same ethnic group, or between different ethnic groups.
Food can be another one.
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Being a British Citizen who has lived in Uganda and grown up and educated here, and done a bit of travelling, I can see both sides of the fence. My origins are from Goa, which was a Portuguese colony from the 1500s to 1963, and I can certainly see the Portuguese influence in the people....I was going to say culture, both 'C' and 'c' apply....to start with...
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I have not come across the difference of 'C', and 'c'....for culture....this could be useful.!
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I agree with the points made by Prof Michele Grosseman, - grievences; social influence & networks; experience of humiliation...or the concept of it. It also makes it difficult for individuals to rebel openly to radicalism.
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Interesting....I have never considered myself to belong to any group...I have invariably considered myself to be an individual, with a strong sense of justice and equality. I have always liked/enjoyed a number of all types of music.;...I never followed one type of fashion over another....I supposed I wore mini skirts, then went to long skirts, but these...
