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Gene testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Gene testing

...type of genetic testing that the majority of us are most likely to come across is still pre-natal diagnosis (PND). This involves testing a fetus during pregnancy, to see whether it is likely to suffer from a number of different disorders — some genetic, some not. While recent developments allow tests for certain multifactorial genetic diseases (such as spina bifida),...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Presenting information
Digital & Computing

Presenting information

...type of diagram used to summarise large amounts of numerical information in a graphical form. Charts also provide a useful way of showing relationships between different values. You will come across different types of chart, such as line graphs, histograms, pie charts and bar charts. They are used for different purposes. In the remainder of this study session we shall...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...type of study enables students to draw on the skills, knowledge and expertise of different subjects and is said to be the future of learning. Being able to understand and analyse a project or problem from a number of viewpoints or through different lenses can generate creative solutions to some of the world’s most challenging problems, like climate change or...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Looking globally: the future of education Badge icon
Education & Development

Looking globally: the future of education

...phrases in this quote may seem jarring or out of date, how far do you agree that: the purpose of education is to pass on the culture of a society to the young? education developed in one era or culture can be exported to another? Participating in this course This course has been designed to offer different ways for you to participate and engage with the ideas and...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Teaching citizenship: work and the economy
Education & Development

Teaching citizenship: work and the economy

...phrase ‘global corporate citizenship’, it remains ill defined. Given the quote that opened this course, what might it involve? As a teacher, you could get a class to think critically about this in more detail. The document Defining global corporate citizenship gives two definitions to begin with. Click ‘view document’ below to download Defining global corporate...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
Coaching neurodivergent athletes
Health, Sports & Psychology

Coaching neurodivergent athletes

...phrasing such as an ‘autistic person’ as opposed to a ‘person with autism’. There are different ideas on which approach is most useful, with varied approaches being adopted in different countries. As this course is written in the UK, by UK-based authors, the condition first approach is adopted throughout. This reflects the lived experience of neurodivergent people...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Meiosis and mitosis
Science, Maths & Technology

Meiosis and mitosis

...type of nuclear division called meiosis. This process is intimately linked to the life cycle of organisms that reproduce sexually...Meiosis and mitosis: 1.1 Chromosomes and the life cycle - Chromosomes are present in the cells of all eukaryotes. Their number varies enormously and is characteristic for each species. The parasitic worm Ascaris lumbricoides has only four...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Leadership challenges in turbulent times
Money & Business

Leadership challenges in turbulent times

...type of challenges that Family faces. [TEXT ON SCREEN:Tame, Messy and Critical Problems] CAROL SHERRIFF: Amanda, Family for Every Child is a global network of local organisations and you’re dealing with big issues facing vulnerable children. Can you tell us a little bit more about those type of issues that you work with? AMANDA GRIFFITH So, a bit like the name says,...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs