Primary education is a dynamic and exciting area to study and become involved in This free course The world of the primary school introduces the various members of a primary school community and considers the nature of their involvement and how this has evolved in the UK over recent years It explores ideas about the primary school curriculum and the role of teachers and support staff in supporting childrens learning
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
26 Jan 2017
In this free course Understanding children Babies being heard you will find out some of the things that very young babies can do You will also discover how babies can contribute to family life and relationships from birth You will look at what they need from other adults and children and what they can learn
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
08 Apr 2018
This free course explores translation as a career During the course you will meet professional translators discussing their work and reflect on what they say You will assess your own language level and find out how translators maintain their language skills You will also engage in a short translation activity
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
06 Jun 2019
Public health interventions need to be built on an evidence base and part of this evidence comes from epidemiology the study of how and why diseases occur Epidemiology is a bit like a game of detection It involves identifying diseases finding out which groups of people are at risk tracking down causes and so on This free course Epidemiology An introduction looks at some key types of data used in epidemiology such as statistics on death and ill health and introduces some techniques used in analysing data
Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
23 Nov 2018
This free course is one in a series focusing on leadership decisionmaking and communication in the context of policing within the community This particular session focuses on communication skills and specifically looks at how to build rapport and get the most out of conversations in community settings It introduces a psychological model which is a useful way to think about how to develop rapport and allows you to plan for and reflect on your everyday interactions in order to build rapport effectively It focuses on conversations that might be considered difficult and encourages effective listening and effective diagnosis of interpersonal behaviour
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
06 Nov 2019
Welcome to this free course The business of football produced by The Open University working in partnership with The English Football League Trust If you are fascinated by football and interested in discovering more about business and management then this engaging and stimulating course which provides the opportunity to share and comment on your learning with others is for you You can progress at your own pace over 3 to 5 weeks and it will take a minimum of around 9 hours of your time over this period
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
12 Jul 2018
Dont hold your breath is an expression youve probably heard many times but may not have thought too much about In this free course Blood and the respiratory system youll study why respiration is so important for life including how air enters and leaves the lungs how oxygen is transported in the blood the many dynamic factors that control breathing and some diseases that affect respiration
Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
01 May 2020
Engineering encompasses a broad range of disciplines from design to manufacturing This free course Introducing engineering introduces a number of key themes that explore how engineering is undertaken in our modern world These themes include engineering design rules that govern engineers manufacturing for products and electricity generation using solar energy
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
19 Jun 2019
This course provides a good sense for three of the core skills required of an effective coach Whether or not you recognise the use of a coaching approach in your workplace you will be able to use the learning in the course to enhance your daytoday interactions in your workplace
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
09 Jul 2019
This free course Intermediate French Understanding spoken French is aimed at intermediate learners of French with an interest in language and culture It is designed to develop your understanding of spoken French through six video portraits of people living in the Touraine region in France and in Brussels in Belgium It introduces you to naturally spoken language and gives clear advice on how to use authentic video resources as a useful and enjoyable learning tool Through completing various activities you will improve your active use of the language and develop the confidence to access further audiovisual resources and take your French studies to a higher level
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Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
04 Jul 2019
Listening to children is a first step in the participation agenda which is reasonably well established By contrast enabling children to share in decision making lags some way behind This free course Children and young peoples participation emphasises that the adoption of an integrated approach to participation by different sectors of the childrens workforce is of crucial importance
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
10 May 2019
Understanding mortgagesis a free short course produced in collaboration with MoneySavingExpertcom The course explores the mortgage products available in the UK market their interest rate and other characteristics and examines the factors involved in making good choices from the product range The course explains why and how mortgages can be actively managed by borrowers through such options as overpaying offsetting and remortgaging The course also examines the mortgages from the viewpoint of the lenders including the factors that affect their decisions about making mortgage advances By completing the course you will not only become more knowledgeable about the mortgage market but also more confident about making smart decisions about one of most important areas of personal finance The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for the course We welcome your feedback and suggestions to improve the course
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
14 Oct 2019
By Candice Lingam-Willgoss, Dr Caroline Heaney
The athletes journey through sport can be characterised by several transitions and periods of change This course is designed to help you understand that journey whether in reference to a professional or recreational athlete and the nature of support they may need at different times The course also provides practical guidance whether you support athletes as a coach or parent or whether you are an athlete yourself and draws on a wealth of case study and audiovisual material to bring the athletes journey to life
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Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
26 Oct 2020
In this free course The American Civil Rights Movement you will learn about the mass movement for racial equality in the United States that reached its zenith during the 1950s and 1960s During this turbulent period in United States history black Americans sought to overturn deeply entrenched systems of racial segregation and discrimination This course discusses the key events in this campaign for social justice drawing on a wide range of primary sources In doing so it assesses the achievements shortcomings and revolutionary qualities of the civil rights movement Use of racial language and terms This course deals with topics involving racial issues Since the societies being studied were characterised by deeplyheld and widespread racist views this course contains language that is also racist Although these may provoke a strong personal response we believe it is necessary to engage with such attitudes to reach a clear understanding of the past This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course A113 Revolutions
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
29 Sep 2020
Human rights now seem to take precedent over many areas of our lives but where do these rights come from and how did they develop This free course Human rights and the law looks at the impact of the European Convention on Human Rights and its influence on law in the UK and examines the Human Rights Act 1998
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
07 Mar 2019
The terrorist attacks of 911 not only cost some 3000 lives they also deeply scarred the American consciousness and made a deep impact on US foreign policy and the world at large This free course Politics media and war 911 and its aftermaths assesses the wider consequences of 911 not just on domestic and world politics but also on the media
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Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
26 Apr 2016
This free course What children and young people say looks at how practitioners and other adults talk to children and young people and considers how this influences what they tell us It identifies how children and young people would prefer to be engaged with what would encourage their confidence in authority figures and outlines the ways in which adults can improve on their listening techniques
Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
16 Feb 2016
In this free course Active healthy lifestyles which is aimed at teachers of Physical Education we begin by looking at some of the common misconceptions relating to fitness and activity levels together with accepted definitions of these concepts We consider how active young people should actually be and discuss how PE teachers can ensure they are making an effective contribution to this area of public health
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
07 Mar 2016
You can prepare for this free course Making sense of art history by looking around you Its likely that wherever you are youll be able to see some images Its also likely that many of these will be intended to have some sort of effect on you In the course itself you will be exploring the power of images via a study of contemporary art from the 1980s onwards Taking the time to look beyond the immediate appearance of an art work to consider what the artist might be trying to say can be immensely rewarding
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
15 Feb 2018
This free course Caring in hospitals considers the type of care offered in hospitals using Leeds General Hospital as a case study The course looks at the people who have roles within the hospital how they interact with each other and patients and what they consider to be care The different approaches and contributions to care by doctors and nurses are explored and patients give their perspective on the care they receive
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
25 Oct 2018
This free course Understanding your customers is a short introduction to understanding customers The course underlines the relevance of understanding customers as individuals members of society and members of organisations It clarifies some key marketing concepts and terminology and highlights some differences between consumer and businesstobusiness marketing The course is suitable for a variety of learners including small business owners and those working in small businesses with limited access to specialists as well as marketing professionals and those thinking about pursuing a course of study to become a marketing professional This free course is an adapted extract from the Open University course B206 Understanding customers355 Transcript36
Level: 2 Intermediate
Updated on:
06 Nov 2020
Distance learning can open up opportunities for study You might have not studied for a while you might be returning to education or you might not have had the chance to study at a higher level before This free course Am I ready to be a distance learner will help to boost your confidence Youll explore useful skills so you can discover how ready you are to study and how to develop your study skills in six steps to become a successful distance learner
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
14 Mar 2019
This free coursePersonal branding for career successconsiders what a personal brand is and whether you currently have one Youll look in detail at theories and examples of personal branding and relevant marketing processes and practices Youll identify the values skills knowledge and expertise that you want to promote to employers and consider different ways to build and present your own brand
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
09 Jan 2020
The law is an interesting and lively subject that touches upon all aspects of everyday life But how are laws in the UK made and who makes them This free course Starting with law An overview of the law will introduce you to the key players in law making in the UK and provide some helpful tips on study techniques
Level: 1 Introductory
Updated on:
01 Jun 2018
Do you hate making decisions Does the ability of others to make snap decisions really frustrate you This free course will help you understand some of the processes involved in decision making Attention to the psychology of decision making and the social context in which decisions are made can improve your understanding of others and yourself
Level: 3 Advanced
Updated on:
05 Jun 2019
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