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Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes
Nature & Environment

Mass production and the consequent devaluation of our clothes

...changed over time...[Woman in a raccoon jumper] Recently a friend told me how her mother used to order one new outfit per season, complete with all accessories such as gloves, stockings and handbag, and once fabrics and styles had been carefully chosen, the outfit would be made to measure by a local seamstress and worn throughout the season. Being a bespoke and carefully...
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What this hub is about
Education & Development

What this hub is about

...expect expression of ideas on race and racism to be communicated in a manner that is respectful to those who hold differing views to your own, an intention to remain open-minded to others’ perspectives, an understanding that your own and other’s view on race matters may change, and attempts to be respectful to all other human beings in your writing or your comments....
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What is Alzheimer's disease?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is Alzheimer's disease?

...changes and problems with speech. In the advanced stages of the disease sufferers may find it difficult to perform the everyday tasks most of us take for granted, and they may no longer recognise their family members or their surroundings. Alzheimer's is a progressive disease, which means that gradually, overtime, more parts of the brain are damaged, and as the brain...
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Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds
Education & Development

Exploring teaching and learning in real and virtual worlds

...changing the ways children think and learn? This album introduces two elements of The Open University's presence in the virtual world Second Life™ and explores the way in which virtual worlds can offer new opportunities for teaching and learning. The album also explores some of the ways that the theories of Lev Vygotsky have influenced the use of dialogue and language...
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Audio 1 hr 42 mins
Exploring Psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring Psychology

...change in her sense of identity. Can disability be irrelevant? A more forward-looking approach to disability is needed. Living with memory impairment Vick talks about his progressive memory loss and his sister, Jean, explains her difficulties with his problem Living with Alzheimer’s Sam and his wife Mildred talk about his progressive memory loss due to Alzheimer's...
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Audio 1 hr 33 mins
The Arts Past and Present: Ireland
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Ireland

...House Appreciating the stately home as a monument to Irish craftsmanship and acheivement. Changing attitudes to restoration St Mary's church becomes a trendy bar: how Ireland has moved on. Unravelling the issues Anne Laurence, a History Professor at Open University, explains the significance of Ireland's built heritage to the reconstruction of its national identity....
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Women and Workplace Struggles: Scotland 1900-2022
Society, Politics & Law

Women and Workplace Struggles: Scotland 1900-2022

...change over the past fifty years or so. Far reaching social, economic, cultural and political change has led to significant shifts in the gender composition of the labour force and in sections of the economy. Further, a shift in the balance of workplace power towards owners and managers, and an increasing and widening pattern of disputes in the public sector in Scotland...
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Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Childhood in the digital age

...changing the way that children form relationships? How is technology changing the way that children think, and how will it shape education as children begin to take up schooling again? This exciting new free course pulls together the latest evidence from experts in the field to explore these and other questions. Join us as we delve into the lives of children and discuss...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs