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Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
Education & Development

Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice

...world...This free course, Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice, explores some of the tensions and debates linked to the aim of achieving literacy for all, using specific examples. It focuses on current significant debates related to the teaching of the technical aspects of literacy to a ‘sufficient standard’ and debates related to becoming a ‘literate...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Global perspectives on primary education
Education & Development

Global perspectives on primary education

...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 about United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 and the agenda for free, universal, quality education...This free course, Global perspectives on primary education, provides an introduction to comparative...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
A reader's guide to The Luzhin Defence
Health, Sports & Psychology

A reader's guide to The Luzhin Defence

...world title. He falls in love, but becomes disturbed by the reappearance of the man who once regarded him as his protégé. [Chessboard] The book traces Luzhin’s mental breakdown. This fascinating character was based on the author’s friend, a German Count named Curt von Bardeleben. He was a chess master, who committed suicide in 1924 by jumping out of a window....
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How might Brexit affect Scotland?
Society, Politics & Law

How might Brexit affect Scotland?

...World War II. Analysis of the results showed that although the country chose to leave, there was a split in opinion of nation-states. England and Wales voted for withdrawal from the European Union, while Northern Ireland and Scotland favoured remaining; 56% to 44% and 62% to 38% respectively. As the media coverage of Brexit has predominantly focused on the nation as a...
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Global Handwashing Day
Science, Maths & Technology

Global Handwashing Day

...currently facing those who promote handwashing. Read more about how The Open University has worked in partnership with World Vision Ethiopia and UNICEF to develop learning resources that help WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) practitioners influence behaviors like handwashing and improve hygiene and sanitation. OpenWASH OpenWash free course on OpenLearn Works...
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Article 10 mins
Darwin and language diversity
Science, Maths & Technology

Darwin and language diversity

...world. © British Council 2009... Darwin and language diversity A short introduction to this album. A Darwinian approach to language What happens when you apply Darwin to the development of language? Mark Pagel and Quentin Atkinson explore the parallels. Conservation and diversification In the tree of Indo-European languages, some words are remarkably similar across...
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Audio 28 mins
Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development
Nature & Environment

Rio+20 - United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development

...world attracting members of governments, the private sector as well as NGO’s amongst the thousands of guests who attend. The primary reason being to develop strategies to reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection as we look to the future. In this collection Open University academics reflect on its progress and prospects, and demonstrate...
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Audio 1 hr 15 mins
The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics

...world view, taste, and aspirations. Their leisure pursuits, the value placed on learning, and their views on men and women are just some of the themes revealed in the mythological narratives. Did the craftsmen bring pattern books to the villa owner so he could choose how to decorate his house, much like today? Catherine's own practical experience of mosaic-making also...
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Audio 28 mins