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What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide
History & The Arts

What is the difference between distributive and commutative justice: A one minute guide

...what is just or a right, and these ideas will be a source of debate and conflict between and within different groups in society] This basic explanation of how Aritsototle's concepts of distributive justice and commutative justice are different is based on part of the free course Rights & Justice in International Relations, where the ideas are discussed in greater depth....
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Introducing Health Sciences: Paramedics
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Health Sciences: Paramedics

...concepts which the ambulance services follow when dealing with life-threatening conditions. This material forms part of The Open University course SDK125 Introducing health sciences: a case study approach... Introducing health sciences: paramedics A short introduction to this album. A road traffic accident Paramedics arrive at the scene of a car crash and assess the...
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Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...concept or idea, struggling to visualise it is worthwhile. There are many aids to visualisation. Diagrams or symbols on paper often help, or physical apparatus. Trying to “say what you see” (or cannot see!) can be helpful, too. Visualisation and articulation go hand in hand.’ (Open University, 1988, p. 10) Click on the link below and read ‘Mental mathematics’ by...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Emotion: an introductory picture
History & The Arts

Emotion: an introductory picture

...conception of the nature of emotion and its relation to rational thought and action. You may not find that this conception matches your own, but it is a view that is often unthinkingly assumed, and it has had a significant influence on the way in which emotions are portrayed in contemporary western culture. On this view, human beings contain two separate sources of action...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: France

...de seigle, wholemeal bread, pain complet, seeded bread, pain aux céréales and many regional specialities. French Dans la plupart des familles françaises, on achète son pain tous les jours. La baguette traditionnelle est bien meilleure lorsqu’elle est fraîche, ou même encore chaude, et c’est pour cette raison que les Français vont à la boulangerie de leur...
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Social psychology and politics
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social psychology and politics

...concepts that social psychologists are interested in, such as personality, identity and groups, are relevant to the ways in which people relate to political processes. During this course you will be introduced to some of the ways that social psychologists have considered the political. You will also be encouraged to think critically about the norms of ‘good...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Changing approaches to heritage
Society, Politics & Law

Changing approaches to heritage

...concept of ‘World Heritage’, how it is defined, and conflicting interests in its management. You can also learn more about changing approaches to archaeology and heritage management, and the relationship between heritage and public memory... Changing approaches to heritage An introduction to this album. What is world heritage? Dr Rodney Harrison of The Open University...
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Is your next career move in cyber security?
Education & Development

Is your next career move in cyber security?

...concepts. You’re keen to explore a career in the cyber security sector. You want to feel more confident about your online safety. Check your eligibility? If you can answer yes to all these questions, then you can register for the course. Are you aged between 24 and 65 years of age? No qualification at degree level? Currently in-work or recently made redundant? Working...
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