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Ramadan Mubarak!
History & The Arts

Ramadan Mubarak!

...Studies department offers a course called “Exploring religion: Places, Practices, Texts and Experiences”. In one part of this course we ask students to study a film of a group of Muslim friends discussing Ramadan as they eat together. A significant focus of their conversation is the foods that they associate with Ramadan from their upbringing in different countries...
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About the ThrustWSH education hub
Science, Maths & Technology

About the ThrustWSH education hub

...studying science and maths at school, or an adult inspired by STEM careers, or just excited to find out more about the technologies used in the project, you will find resources on this hub to help you. If you’re not sure where to start why not try our online boat interactive that will help you to identify some of the key technologies on the boat or watch a series short...
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Using and managing waste
Science, Maths & Technology

Using and managing waste

...studies were chosen, and Dr Suresh Nesaratnam gives an overview of the academic context in which waste management is studied. The material forms part of The Open University course T210 Environmental control and public health... Using and managing waste A brief introduction to this album Waste Minimisation Cutting down the amount of waste we create per household is our...
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International Development: microcredit and migration
Science, Maths & Technology

International Development: microcredit and migration

...studies, and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU871 Development: context and practice... International development: microcredit and migration Introducing the album's content Small change for a better world Micro-credit unions, how they work and how they are empowering women in Glasgow to start their own small...
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Audio 1 hr 50 mins
Get started with OpenLearn
Get Started

Get started with OpenLearn

...studied anywhere, anytime and completed at your own pace. Whether you’re looking to get promoted at work, support your children with their schoolwork, looking for extra study materials as a student, or simply passionate about a subject, we are open to all. While you can access all OpenLearn material without creating an account, doing so enables you to enrol on courses,...
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Supporting student-led research
Education & Development

Supporting student-led research

...Studies Council (FSC). The FSC is the leading provider of geography and biology fieldwork for schools and continuing professional development for practitioners; and welcome over 60,000 students on geography courses at its UK wide network of centres each year. The CRC provides resources, teaching materials and guidance to support student-led research. This partnership...
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A brief introduction to the Chinese education system
Education & Development

A brief introduction to the Chinese education system

...study hours expected at a Chinese school. ...This content is associated with The Open University Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. [students working at their desks in a Chinese school] Structure of the Chinese education system In China, education is divided into three categories: basic education, higher education, and adult education. By law, each child must have...
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Understanding your sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Understanding your sector

...skills shortages. Finally, don’t underestimate your own experience, and that of colleagues, of working for the organisation. What does this tell you about some of its intangible resources, such as how staff communicate with each other and how they are led and managed? Some questions that you might want to ask include: Physical resources Are buildings, plant and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs