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5 benefits of giving up alcohol
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 benefits of giving up alcohol

...family start to comment that you look better, whether it's due to any weight loss or brighter, clearer skin. And if you're a chocolate lover, then you may be interested in finding out about the science of chocolate or to find out how hydration affects ageing by watching our short video by Dr Jitka Vseteckova. [Banner of a clock on a purple background. The word 'Time' is...
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...family have passionately supported for many years. Thanks to their support, we are able to provide educational materials which give anybody the tools to achieve success. You can find out more about the foundation and our collaborative works on our Dangoor Education page. [Department for Education logo] The OU has received support from the DfE's Flexible Learning Fund to...
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Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...families to help their children to be active, particularly perhaps where children have a disability or require extra assistance to actually have that activity. For all children, the early years workforce is absolutely critical in ensuring that we can use physical activity to help all children have the best start in life. And this course will give you some further...
The American Civil Rights Movement
History & The Arts

The American Civil Rights Movement

...history, black Americans sought to overturn deeply entrenched systems of racial segregation and discrimination. This course discusses the key events in this campaign for social justice, drawing on a wide range of primary sources. In doing so, it assesses the achievements, shortcomings and revolutionary qualities of the civil rights movement...In this free course, The...
Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring health: is your lifestyle really to blame?

...family, and the things you enjoy doing. MAN Healthy body, I think it's really what's on the inside, if you feel good about yourself, if you feel energised. WOMAN 3 You should be strong, not necessarily skinny and not necessarily-- I don't think necessarily if you're overweight, that means you're unhealthy. You can be a very slim person and still be really unhealthy, just...
Introducing Black leadership Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing Black leadership

...family and employers, and on social media. Badges are a great motivation, helping you to reach the end of the course. Gaining a badge often boosts confidence in the skills and abilities that underpin successful study. So, completing this course should encourage you to think about taking other courses...Introduction and guidance: How to get a badge - Getting a badge is...
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Start writing fiction
History & The Arts

Start writing fiction

...family, friends, colleagues, birthplace, education, hobbies, beliefs, values, lifestyle. Personal history: major events in the life, including the best and the most traumatic...Start writing fiction: 1.4 Portraying a character - Activity 7 Click on ‘Portraying a character’ below and read the extract, which outlines the main methods of revealing character in fiction....
Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Approaching language, literature and childhood
Education & Development

Approaching language, literature and childhood

...history of children’s literature. Activity 1 How adults experience children’s literature Timing: Allow about 30 minutes Think of any children’s book in any language that you’ve read. You may have read the book as a child, or have experienced it with a child more recently, or you may have read it for the first time as an adult. Then reflect on the following...