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Theories and concepts in family meanings
Society, Politics & Law

Theories and concepts in family meanings

...Open University's Megan Doolittle joins four leading academics from the field of sociology to tackle the issues head on. They look at how families communicate and behave, and they talk about family personal life and what is meant by the term 'intimacy'. Finally they discuss the future of family studies. The Open University course DD101 Introducing the social sciences,...
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Identifying Values – Finding the Things that Matter the Most to You for the Way You Live and Work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Identifying Values – Finding the Things that Matter the Most to You for the Way You Live and Work

...open to and accepting of myself, others, life etc. Adventure be adventurous: actively seek, create, or explore novel or stimulating experiences Assertiveness respectfully stand up for my rights and request what I want Authenticity be authentic, genuine, real; be true to myself Beauty appreciate, create, nurture or cultivate beauty in myself, others, the environment etc....
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Article 10 mins
Getting started with Spanish 2
Languages

Getting started with Spanish 2

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 1: How to tell the time: Introduction - ¡Bienvenido/a a semana 1! Welcome to Week 1! In this first week, you will learn how to tell the time in Spanish, including asking other people and answering others' questions about the time. You will practise this through a...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Perplex: Classic puzzles, past and present
Science, Maths & Technology

Perplex: Classic puzzles, past and present

...Open University and UKMT...This content is associated with The Open University's Mathematics courses and qualifications. Ready to be perplexed? Try eight different puzzles from The Open University and UKMT, the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust. There's plenty to keep you perplexed: Eight main puzzles Over 40 challenges No time limits Stunning graphics. [Perplex logo]...
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University of the Future
OpenLearn Ireland

University of the Future

...Open University has pushed the boundaries of teaching and learning to deliver a dynamic learning experience to people all over the world. ‘University of The Future’ shows how the OU has harnessed new and emerging technologies to enable students to study from their computers, mobile phones, mp3 players and tablet devices – without necessarily having to open a book......
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Video 4 mins
Can renewable energy sources power the world? Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Can renewable energy sources power the world?

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 3: Solar photovoltaics: Introduction - In Week 2 you saw how solar energy can be used to generate electricity by producing high-temperature heat to power an engine, which then produces mechanical work to drive an electrical generator. This week is concerned with a...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 3: Communicating in your community: Introduction - Welcome to Week 3. This week we look at Learning to communicate more effectively; Communicating with colleagues and peers; Communicating with the community and the general public; and Working with partner services...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Corporate fraud and criminal behaviour
Money & Business

Corporate fraud and criminal behaviour

...Open University course B251 Business Law....Corporate fraud and criminal behaviour: Introduction - [Described image] Figure 1 Judge’s gavel When we think of crime, we often imagine individuals acting alone, but did you know some of the most serious offences take place within businesses and organisations that appear legitimate? Corporate fraud and criminal behaviour...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs