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English in the world today
Languages

English in the world today

...social and political factors influence people's attitudes towards it, and at the relationship between one's linguistic heritage and sense of identity...How did English become the global force it is today? This free course, English in the world today, explores the status of the language and its worldwide diversity. It looks at how social and political factors influence...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits
Education & Development

Enhancing pupil learning on museum visits

...interactive science centres, heritage sites and children's museums Provided here are links to three accounts of the ways in which museums and galleries can be used with pupils. First, a visit by older secondary school pupils to a large national museum. These visits are available for pupils of all ages. Click on 'view document' below to download Looking at paintings at the...
What is a virus?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a virus?

...interactions. Generally, although not always, viral infection results in disease of the host organism. Where do viruses come from? There are several theories regarding the origin of viruses. The fact that they infect all forms of life suggests that they have ancient origins.There are several theories regarding the origin of viruses. The fact that they infect all forms of...
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Money & Business

Developing career resilience

...social distancing job insecurity teamwork issues, including poor team coordination and strained interactions customer incivility, such as being shouted at, insulted or ignored work-life conflict, particularly for those working from home. From the perspective of an employer wanting to maximise the resilience of their staff, Kuntz (2020) also summarises the following as the...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
A short introduction to the English language
Languages

A short introduction to the English language

...social media communication and stand-up comedy...This free course, A short introduction to the English language, will look at the role language plays in our lives, with a particular focus on the English language. It will examine the history and the future of the language, from the Anglo-Saxons and Shakespeare to social media communication and stand-up comedy. It aims to...
Teaching assistants: support in action
Education & Development

Teaching assistants: support in action

...social services and education have insights into the diverse roles and distinctive contributions of teaching assistants across the UK be able to identify some of the skills that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and that contribute to productive teamwork be reflecting on the value of the work of teaching assistants and on the support skills involved,...
Reading and child development: The Our Story app: Introduction
Education & Development

Reading and child development: The Our Story app: Introduction

...social context. But first, here's a brief description of what the app is and does - and why. Transcript We're sorry, but for the moment this app is only available for Apple devices. Our Story is an app designed so that you and your child can have fun and at the same time can build up skills which will provide a foundation for starting to read. The special feature of Our...
PodMag May 2016
Society, Politics & Law

PodMag May 2016

...Social Sciences at The Open University...Get your highlighters ready, it’s revision time! In the May edition of the PodMag, Karen interviews Dr Georgina Blakeley, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Studies and Chair of DD102, Helen Clough, Learning and Teaching Librarian, and Jacqueline Baxter talks to three students about their hot tips for preparing for...