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The family at the centre of early learning
Education & Development

The family at the centre of early learning

...resources’ that structure human life. (Pugh, 2014, p. 75) Children differ, and what they find important also differs— they present a multiplicity of voices, rather than a singular viewpoint. (Norðdahl & Einarsdóttir, 2015, p. 153) So, thinking generally about the family as a context for children’s learning is made up with complex layers of relationships and...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...what we would be willing to sacrifice to get there, climate engineering has the potential to aid us in our search for solutions. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for more updates on courses coming up! This OpenLearn science course has been produced with the kind support of Dangoor Education, the educational arm of The Exilarch's Foundation. [This is the logo for Dangoor]...
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Article 5 mins
Waste management and environmentalism in China
Nature & Environment

Waste management and environmentalism in China

...Normal University), Dr Jane Gilbert (Carbon Clarity) and all those who helped contribute to the case studies. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

The athlete’s journey: transitions through sport

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 1: The athlete’s journey – what are career transitions in sport?: Introduction - Regardless of whether an athlete competes at a recreational or elite level, they will potentially face a wide range of ‘transitions’ as they progress through their sporting...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

...resources (such as time, energy, focus, willpower, money, mood, connection and support). Recruiting the ‘right’ person, with personality traits and capabilities to do the job, is important, but employers and managers must also create the right work environment, including work that is meaningful (personal growth and contribution to a greater goal) job design, where...
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Article 10 mins
The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Value of Emotional Intelligence in a Challenging Workplace

...openness, trust, mutual regard, and collaboration. By learning to listen more actively and ask questions that deepen insight, it is possible to demonstrate empathy and defuse conflict. Furthermore, paying much more attention to non-verbal communication may provide a deeper understanding of what others really think. Taking some time to explore the interplay between...
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Article 10 mins
Palestine Remix
Society, Politics & Law

Palestine Remix

...resource to learn about the little-known narratives of the Palestinian-Israeli story. […] You can explore Palestine Remix in any of the four different languages in which these films are available: English, Arabic, Turkish and Bosnian.” It was initiated by a for-profit enterprise and encourages people to participate through an online platform. Palestine Remix is local,...
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Article 5 mins
All my own work
Education & Development

All my own work

...resources to help you prepare for your assignments: View activities on topics such as Avoiding Plagiarism and Referencing in our 'Being Digital' library. Sign up to events, such as live tutorials about referencing, via our Library Services. Find information on developing your Academic skills in the Study Skills area of our Student Help Centre. View our Plagiarism Policy...
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Activity 10 mins