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Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

Wholly Trinity: Abortion, Art and Activism in Ireland

...learn not only about the objective forces at work in the society in which they live, but also about the intensely social character of their interior lives. Ultimately, it can propel people toward social emancipation." (Angela Davis). This short film, produced collaboratively by The Open University, Alliance for Choice and The Array Collective explores the role that...
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Video 30 mins
Arwen Bailey On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Nature & Environment

Arwen Bailey On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...learning and gender to strengthen the way we present our research to make a difference in complex and contested situations. Arwen states “Sharing knowledge is a vital part of applied systems thinking. Sharing knowledge is about sharing different constituencies’ experiences of a problematic situation, their aspirations and their preferred ways of improving the...
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Audio 10 mins
The Environment
Education & Development

The Environment

...I would consider studying the OpenLearn courses below to give me an insight into: Understanding issues relating to the environment An introduction to ecology and the science relating to environmental studies Global factors affecting the environment [Banner for Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130) ] Click on the banner above to view other pathways...
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Article 5 mins
English: Language of controversy
Languages

English: Language of controversy

...learning languages in South African society Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa. Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy? English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm. The position of English today A panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an...
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Audio 1 hr
Managing for Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Managing for Sustainability

...learning how organisations integrate health and safety policy. This collection/album explores many of the issues that face modern businesses and gives some insight into how these companies function while adhering to various environmental management systems. This material is taken from Open University course T867: Managing for sustainability... Source planning in waste...
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Video 23 mins
Teaching mathematics Badge icon
Education & Development

Teaching mathematics

...learning of this content. Through your studies you will begin to understand how children in this age group learn mathematics and the common misconceptions which they may experience. Clearly it is not possible to cover all aspects of teaching mathematics in 24 hours of study. So, while we hope the course will be valuable for those groups mentioned above, it is not a...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Caring for adults
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for adults

...learned about communicating well. On successful completion of the quiz you will earn a digital badge. The section is divided into five topics and each of these should take you around half an hour to study and complete. The topics are as follows: What is communication? looks at the ways and reasons people communicate, the barriers to communication and ways to overcome...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place
Miscellaneous

New free courses and hobbies to try while Coronavirus restrictions are in place

...Learn a language We may not be able to travel far at present but that doesn't stop us from going on a virtual language tour! Where in the world are you headed? Hafan: Exploring Welsh Language and Culture Beginners' Spanish: Food and Drink Intermediate German: The World of Work Beginners' Italian: Food and Drink Beginners' French: A Trip to Avignon Explore how you can dig...
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