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The gut microbiome: balancing the body
Science, Maths & Technology

The gut microbiome: balancing the body

...systems) and on the skin. [Described image] Figure 1 Microbiomes around the body Scientific research is increasingly showing the importance of these microbiomes for the correct functioning of the human body and for maintaining health. In fact, disruption to these microbiomes can lead to a number of long-term health conditions, such as cardiovascular and respiratory...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...thinking about crime? The Maximum Penalty column is the give-away. All of the offences carry fines or the possibility of imprisonment. So there is an assumption that crimes are acts that are codified in law; in this case a law that has been created, policed and enforced by the UK state (the police, the criminal justice system, parliament, the Home Office, etc.). Crimes...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Young children, the outdoors and nature Badge icon
Education & Development

Young children, the outdoors and nature

...think about what can be discovered in research literature about different practices and about different benefits to young children. To begin with, take a few minutes to listen to the following audio in which Joanne Josephidou, Session 1 author, introduces the content. JOANNE JOSEPHIDOU: Approximately, 385,000 babies are born every single day. Each will have their own...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
A global dimension to science education in schools
Education & Development

A global dimension to science education in schools

...think should be added, then arrange the reasons in order of their importance. Of course, there is no one ‘right answer’ here. Next, listen to the audio clip of part of a conversation with an Oxfordshire teacher, below. Note the reasons given for including a global dimension in science. Discuss which reasons are most important in your own context. Click play to listen...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Doping: a contemporary sports issue case study
Health, Sports & Psychology

Doping: a contemporary sports issue case study

...system factors. These questions force you into thinking about your position on doping, and when you hear and read views featured in this course, you will become more familiar with some of the main themes in the arguments about doping. You are also able to see how your position compares to other learners. You have started to look at diverse opinions about the doping issue...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web
Science, Maths & Technology

Investigating fungi: the wood-wide web

...system? And how can they be utilised to reclaim barren land and grow sustainable plantations for economic markets? In this album, scientists from the UK and Malaysia explore how fungi form constructive and cooperative partnerships with other plants and trees, and how such symbiosis can be used for economic and environmental benefit. In the audio track, Professor David...
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Audio 28 mins
Management in Chinese cultures
Money & Business

Management in Chinese cultures

...systems and business management. This material forms part of The Open University course B822 Creativity, innovation and change... Management in Chinese cultures An introduction to this album. Clan-based networking Exploring the relationship between Confucian values and the way companies do business in Asia. Guanxi How a form of business relationship that entails mutual...
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Audio 29 mins
Sir David Attenborough - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Sir David Attenborough - Earth in Vision

...think, but then I don’t think that’s in the least remarkable, I don’t know any four-year-old who’s not interested in the natural world, I truly don’t. I think that every child starts with a fascination of the world, whether it’s watching tadpoles change into frogs or splitting a rock and seeing a fossil inside or listening to birds, so I can’t say more than...
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Video 40 mins