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Education & Development
Careers education and guidance
Successful transitions – whether from lower secondary to upper secondary, into work-based training or university, or into work at any age – are life-enhancing for individuals and crucial to our future social and economic well-being. They are also an indicator of a good school. This free course, Careers education and guidance (CEG), discusses ...
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Science, Maths & Technology
How Do Batteries Work?
Batteries are devices that convert chemical energy into electricity, heres an explainer on how a battery works...
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Education & Development
Teaching mathematics
This free course, Teaching mathematics, has been designed for non-specialist mathematics teachers of 8 to 14 year olds, teaching assistants, home schoolers and parents and draws on the established provision of mathematics education at the Open University. It can also be used as Continuing Professional Development by individuals or groups ...
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Education & Development
Global perspectives on primary education
This free course, Global perspectives on primary education, provides an introduction to comparative education studies and will compare and contrast primary schooling around the world. You will look into classrooms and hear from teachers, teacher educators and policy makers from a range of education settings and countries. You will also learn ...
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Money & Business
You and your money
An important aspect of personal finance is the way in which individuals and households manage their debt, how much it costs and the different types of credit they can or cannot access. This free course, You and your money, explores these issues, with respect to the wider, changing, social and economic context.
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Education & Development
Remedying the impact of school closures: be kind, thank a teacher
How is the global pandemic shaping teaching and learning? Dr Liz Chamberlain, a Senior Lecturer in Education Studies, explores what 'lessons' are being learned...
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Fire ecology
This course explores the role of fire as a natural disturbance in ecosystems. It introduces the concept of a fire regime and its influence on the type and distribution of organisms that occur in fire prone ecosystems. It also looks at some of the adaptations of plants that have evolved in these ecosystems and how animals either avoid or exploit ...
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Money & Business
Understanding organisational value
All organisations must find new ways that benefit both their stakeholders and society. This means constantly improving their processes, goods and services. In the 21st century, new ideals of collaboration, inclusion, and equality are challenging more narrow market-based notions. This free course, Understanding organisational value, will explore ...
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Education & Development
Welsh Programming Resources
A set of multimedia resources for learning to programme through the medium of Welsh.
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Education & Development
Adnoddau Rhaglennu
Cyfres o adnoddau aml-gyfrwng i ddysgu rhaglennu trwy gyfrwng y Gymraeg.
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Education & Development
Distance education: Do students believe it should be fun?
The world is moving to distance education during the COVID-19 outbreak, this article presents students’ recent views about the place of fun within online learning.
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Education & Development
Free digital, numeracy and employability courses to build your skills
The Department for Education has partnered with the Open University to offer free training tools designed to help people find a job, advance their career or grow their business.