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What are the benefits of creative play at home?
Education & Development

What are the benefits of creative play at home?

...openness to new concepts and a tolerance for ambiguity.Creative play can also reveal interesting insights into children’s thinking and their concerns. They might express some of their anxieties through an imaginary world; for example, choosing to roleplay being a doctor or nurse looking after a family, might be an indication of their inner thoughts relating to COVID-19....
The West of Ireland: Dimensions of distinctiveness
Scotland Colleges

The West of Ireland: Dimensions of distinctiveness

...place. Explore the articles in this collection . Acknowledgements This material draws from an Open University course based on the work of Pat Jess. Jess, P. (1985) ‘Unit 17 Local Change in the West of Ireland’, in The Open University (1985) D205 Changing Britain, Changing World: geographical perspectives, Broadcast Handbook, Milton Keynes, The Open University Press....
Esports: an introduction to the industry
Science, Maths & Technology

Esports: an introduction to the industry

...Open University's Business of Esports CPD qualification by heading over to CPD Competition. Esports refers to competitive, organised video gaming. Players, either individually or in teams, compete against each other at local, national and international tournaments. Unlike casual gaming, which is done mainly for personal enjoyment, esports is structured more like...
Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub
Nature & Environment

Why you should visit the OpenLearn sustainability hub

...open to all No fees. No hidden catches. Just high-quality, open-access content from The Open University. You don’t need to sign up for a course (though you can if you want to!) You can dip in and out whenever it suits you, whether you’ve got ten minutes or an entire afternoon to explore. 4. Learn your way Prefer watching videos? Enjoy reading articles? Like to test...
Living with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Living with Disability

...Open University's Faculty of Health and Social Care explain why some of the case studies were selected for study and unpick some of the issues that emerge. This material forms part of The Open University course K101 An introduction to health and social care... Living with Disability A short introduction to this album. Living with MS: Veronica's story A day in the life of...
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Listening for form in popular music
History & The Arts

Listening for form in popular music

...Open University course A234 Understanding music....Listening for form in popular music: Introduction - This free course, Listening for form in popular music, explores form, or how music is organised in time. You will study the form of several popular songs, including ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Suspicious Minds’, ‘Midnight Special’ and ‘It’s Only a Paper Moon’. You...
Social media and networks in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social media and networks in health and social care

...Open University course K102 Introducing health and social care....Social media and networks in health and social care: Introduction - The focus of this course, Social media and networks in health and social care, will be on the concept of internet safety and the possible advantages and disadvantages the internet offers you in terms of health and social care. You will...
Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey
History & The Arts

Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey

...but only about 15% of these said they belonged to, or were active members of, a church. That leaves a large number of people who identify themselves as Christian who aren't active members of a particular church. The Open University is interested in finding out what Christianity means to these 'missing' Christians - and, if you're one, we'd love to hear your views....