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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn

...2) Accessibility Regulations 2018. We want as many people as possible to be able to use our websites and mobile apps, and accessibility is an essential part of our mission. On our Accessibility hub, you'll find everything you need to answer any questions you have about accessibility, whether you're a student or a member of staff. To adapt the content to your needs or...
African Caribbean religions and the problem of representation
History & The Arts

African Caribbean religions and the problem of representation

...2, in Böhme, 2014, p. 175). Therefore, two elements always come together in fetishes ‘spiritual potency and material carrier object’ (Böhme, 2014, p. 175). Successively, Marcel Mauss rejected the word fetishism by replacing it with indigenous expressions such as nkisi, mana and so on (Mauss 1969, pp. 244–5, in Böhme, 2014). Mauss replaces the theories of...
Why teach art?
Education & Development

Why teach art?

...2. Does art have a value? - Art has been described as an open concept: a cumulative and developing category of objects and processes, which by its nature is not easily definable. Therefore it might be more relevant to consider how art based activities enhance human aptitudes, abilities and skills. Some of the skills and values gained from the study of art and art history...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...2 Use Worksheet 1 as a prompt for ideas, and to record your conclusions. Worksheet 1 View document83.3KB PDF document Practical You might also like to try accessing websites such as Do-it or the websites of any of the major charities. They describe the personal qualities needed for any of their vacancies e.g. being non-judgmental, patient, flexible. Check out how you...
Cefnogi datblygiad plant
Education & Development

Cefnogi datblygiad plant

...2 yw eich cyflwyno i rai agweddau ar ddatblygiad plentyn mewn perthynas â'r broses o ddatblygu sgilau llythrennedd a darllen. Yn Adran 3, byddwch yn darganfod bod rheoli ymddygiad yn effeithiol yn yr ystafell ddosbarth yn helpu plant i ymddwyn mewn ffyrdd sy'n eu helpu i gymryd rhan yn llwyddiannus mewn gwersi, fel y gallant ddysgu a chyflawni eu potensial. Yn Adran 4,...
Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...2 Jean Ionta, St Patrick’s Primary School, Glasgow As you watch the following video note in the box below how Jean goes about her work, how she describes it and how others portray her contribution. In particular, make notes on how she puts an emphasis on children’s social and personal development and her part in this. How would you describe the way she is with...
Multidisciplinary study: the value and benefits Badge icon
Education & Development

Multidisciplinary study: the value and benefits

...2 So students studying more than one subject have the benefit of being able to develop a qualification that's unique to them so they can choose modules that are of interest to them, or are relevant to them in terms of their personal interests, but also their career ambitions. So they get flexibility in terms of what they choose. SPEAKER 3 Nowadays, people tend to change...
Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Introduction to cyber security: stay safe online

...2 There are lots of technical terms relating to cyber security and it can be difficult to keep track of what’s what. Sophos is one of the major players in the anti-malware business. They publish a Threatsaurus to help you remember and define the terms relating to malware. The Threatsaurus is a plain-English guide, to help IT managers and end users understand the threats...