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School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...Open University by visiting our online prospectus...School geography: exploring a definition: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: open up and ‘map’ geography and the ways the subject is understood (and sometimes misunderstood) examine ways in which the subject is under pressure – especially with regard to the ‘chasm’ that is...
Who belongs to Glasgow?
Society, Politics & Law

Who belongs to Glasgow?

...source unknown) © (left) City of Glasgow; (middle) Courtesy: The Citizen; (right) source unknown Figure 5 Contrasting images of Glasgow as European City of Culture in 1990: the official slogan, re-interpreted to highlight marginalised interests and concern over spending The economy of Glasgow has undergone a major transformation since the inter-war period. In common with...
Level 2: Intermediate 3 hrs
War Memorials
History & The Arts

War Memorials

...sources of civic pride. In this case, the statue also shows us the power of imperialism in the Victorian popular imagination. [COMMEMORATING] Commemorating casualties But it was only during World War I that a shift from celebrating victories to commemorating war casualties became widespread. Because the First World War also saw an extension of the scale of conflict, we...
Article 10 mins
The science of nuclear energy
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of nuclear energy

...sources of that radioactivity here. Well, Sam does. We have some bananas. So if I put the Geiger counter next to them, they’re getting a few clicks. So they are contributing to the background. We’re going to get more clicks if I put the Geiger counter next to Sam’s watch. You can hopefully hear there. We’re getting quite a few more clicks. That’s because Sam’s...
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Working with diversity in services for children and young people
Education & Development

Working with diversity in services for children and young people

...Open University course E809 Frameworks for critical practice with children and young people....Working with diversity in services for children and young people: Introduction - If you work with children or young people, whether as a professional or in a voluntary or supporting role, then you will be aware that the contexts in which that work takes place are increasingly...
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...open Appendix A. Clickto open Appendix B...Health and safety in the laboratory and field: 4.1 First aid - It is not required that students be trained in first aid. It is, however, important that a first aid kit is carried when you are likely to be away from immediate assistance. First aid must be rendered at once, and medical and relief help should be sought if necessary....
Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring the psychological aspects of sport injury

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
Seeing the light
Science, Maths & Technology

Seeing the light

...sources such as text and video demonstrate mathematical skills appropriate to making energy calculations about solar panels...Seeing the light: 1 Light - We will begin by watching the first part of a specially commissioned Open University/Channel 4 television programme about our homes which features The Times architecture critic Tom Dyckhoff. The programme, The Secret...
Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs