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TESSA: Active Learning
Education & Development

TESSA: Active Learning

...Open Day Drama' - pupils working in groups; 'The Town Meeting' - interactive stories and 'Let me do the Cooking Mama' - practical tasks. These dramas are not 'perfect' lessons but raise questions about different strategies which teachers can use to enhance their pupils’ learning... TESSA - Let me do the Cooking Mama Mama Fati's daughter and friend try to help in the...
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Audio 24 mins
The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics
History & The Arts

The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics

...Open University classicist Jessica Hughes explores some of the issues surrounding interpretation of these mosaics' meanings. This material forms part of The Open University Course AA100 The arts and past and present... The Arts Past and Present: Mosaics A short introduction to this album. Mosaics at Brading Villa Mosaic Artist Catherine Parkinson goes to visit a Roman...
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Audio 28 mins
Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye

...Open University's Dr Iain Gilmour talks us through the geological landforms of Dorset and the Isle of Skye, using geological maps and actual footage of the locations to illustrate his points. This material forms part of The Open University course S260 Geology... Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye Geology is the scientific study of the Earth, its origin,...
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Audio 19 mins
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Money & Business

Working in teams

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 1: Why employers value teamwork: References - Adams, K. (2016) ‘Looking Forward: Join Us in Expanding Possibilities for People with Vision Loss’, American Foundation for the Blind, 18 December. Available at:
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Changing approaches to heritage
Society, Politics & Law

Changing approaches to heritage

...Open University. This material forms part of The Open University Course AD281 Understanding global heritage. You can discover something of what it's like to study the course by using the downloadable 'activities' files to explore the concept of ‘World Heritage’, how it is defined, and conflicting interests in its management. You can also learn more about changing...
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Audio 1 hr 44 mins
The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary
Science, Maths & Technology

The Linux Effect: 20th Anniversary

...Open University, Blaine Price, tells the story of an extraordinary operating system that in two short decades has grown from a students’ project to the foundation of the internet. Linux runs on everything from your wireless router and Android Smartphone to CERN's most powerful computer. It has championed a whole new philosophy of collaboration and freedom in the...
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Audio 32 mins
Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials
Languages

Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...Open University's resources The voluntary work section on the OU Careers Advisory Service website. Your local library You can often find details of local voluntary agencies, or copies of reference books such as: Voluntary Agencies Directory, published by NCVO. Charity Choice, the ‘encyclopedia of charities’, published by Watermans (and also available online.) Charity...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs