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Making sense of ourselves
Health, Sports & Psychology

Making sense of ourselves

...Introduction - This free course introduces you to some well-known psychological topics by asking and answering some important everyday questions such as: Why don’t we like one another? Why would I hang around with you? Do you see what I see? And what’s the point of childhood? As you work your way through the course you will learn how psychologists go about addressing...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Stereotypes
Languages

Stereotypes

...Introduction You might have heard a joke that starts: In European heaven the British are the police the Germans are the factory workers… Have a look at the full joke, and see if you can fill in the blanks with these nationalities: British, French, Germans, Italians In European heaven In European hell the British are the police the … are the cooks the Germans are the...
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Activity 2 hrs
Where to take your learning next
Education & Development

Where to take your learning next

...introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you. Please watch this short animation to find out about our Access Modules. Transcript There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even...
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Article 5 mins
The Internet at 40
Science, Maths & Technology

The Internet at 40

...introduction to this album. A brief history of the future Professor John Naughton of The Open University reveals some of the key players in the history of the internet, and explores some of the surprises it has sprung. Pioneers: Vint Cerf Vint Cerf, often known as 'the father of the internet' talks about the early days of internet development and the ten years it took to...
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Audio 1 hr 33 mins
Museums in contemporary society
History & The Arts

Museums in contemporary society

...introduction to this album. Secrets of the V The director, staff and visitors to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London talk about the museum's role and what they see as the source of its success. Redefining the V Dragging the Victoria and Albert Museum's British galleries into the twenty-first century was a masssive undertaking. Here's how they did it. Global heritage:...
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Audio 2 hrs 6 mins
Improve your everyday maths for free
Science, Maths & Technology

Improve your everyday maths for free

...managing your money, working out measurements and understanding percentages – rather than algebra or trigonometry. The Challenge is all about boosting your confidence by giving you access to the learning resources that are right for you. It is a great stepping stone to help you feel ready for further formal qualifications, progress at work or get to grips with your...
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Article 10 mins
Online Rights and the Law
Science, Maths & Technology

Online Rights and the Law

...managed to keep up with it and what has been the impact on our legal rights? These two films touch upon issues that have emerged as a result of a growing online community like the complications that arise when attempting to reconcile how various countries use different laws to police an individual’s omnipresent profile on the net. It also explores who owns the...
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Video 6 mins
Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy
Education & Development

Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy

...project into three stages: 1) Identifying barriers Semi-structured interviews with students who have experienced mental health difficulties and tutors who have supported students with mental health difficulties 2) Co-creating solutions Collaborative focus groups with students and staff. Barriers identified in stage 1 are presented using personas and vignettes, and...
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Article 5 mins