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Approaching plays
History & The Arts

Approaching plays

...learn about dialogue, stage directions, blank verse, dramatic structure and conventions and aspects of performance...Do you want to get more out of drama? This free course, Approaching plays, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary plays. You will learn about dialogue, stage directions, blank verse, dramatic structure...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
The Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

The Moon

...about the missions to the Moon, the basic facts of its composition, the cratering on its surface, and the ancient eruptions that flooded many low-lying areas...As the only planetary body everyone is familiar with seeing in the sky, the Moon has long been an object of fascination and speculation. This free course will teach you about the nearest planetary body to Earth:
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
5 things you need to know about sepsis
Health, Sports & Psychology

5 things you need to know about sepsis

...learning disability who may show a variety of symptoms such as drowsiness, a poor appetite, noisy breathing, skin changes, shivering, an upset tummy and few wet nappies. Public health campaigns, such as the video below and additional training for health care professionals are having a positive impact on detecting the signs of sepsis and enabling those who need urgent care...
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Video 15 mins
Remembering Gary Slapper
Society, Politics & Law

Remembering Gary Slapper

...learn of the untimely death of our columnist @garyslapper. A huge loss - a lover of law's curiosities & people. — Times Law (@TimesLaw) December 5, 2016 He contributed greatly to the life of the university, and was a supporter of the work we did in the Open Media team. First at Open2.net, and then in the more recent incarnation as OpenLearn. Although, as I recall, he...
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Article 5 mins
Why we allow comments - and what we expect from you if you share your views
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Why we allow comments - and what we expect from you if you share your views

...learn. Here's why, and what that means...At OpenLearn, we are keen to hear from you, the people who use our material. To us, this is part of what being an Open platform means. You are encouraged to contribute via comments, user-generated content and various polls and surveys. Comments policy All content* on OpenLearn is accompanied by a comment box. Why do we do this? We...
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Article 5 mins
Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Jake Chapman On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...Learn to Think Differently (2004) – as well as working with Metropolitan Police: Modernisation Programme (2006- 2008), National School of Government (2006-2012), Leadership centre for Local Government (2008-2009), and again Cabinet Office (2009-2010). Jake now leads a humble life as small holder on the edge of Exmoor. Jake has also been a very successful business...
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Audio 15 mins
Migrant parenting
Health, Sports & Psychology

Migrant parenting

...learning to walk.] It is against this backdrop of different ideologies, migration experiences and cultural values attached to being a good parent that my research is taking place. The key points I explored with my participants in the semi-structured interviews considered the following: Experiences of migration and being a migrant parent in the UK, particularly reflecting...
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Article 5 mins
The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability
Society, Politics & Law

The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability

...learning difficulties, mental health issues, chronic illness etc., but if given the right support and if society were more inclusive, the experience of disability would dissipate. Furthermore, disability is argued as a form of oppression, or socially imposed restriction. [Disabled People's Equality - art by Stephen Lee Hodgkins] Disabled People's Equality Key moments in...
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Article 5 mins