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An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...base, I think it's fair to say that we all feel fairly confident in doing the job. But that's not to say that it's not tough at times. And sometimes you do question, is this the right thing to do? OK, then, cheers. Well, this one actually was record time, I would say. We were in and out, really, within probably an hour, which is pretty amazing. That's pretty good. He...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...Based on what you have learnt so far in this course, have a go at the next activity. Activity 6 Listen to each recording: which of the three options is the most appropriate response to the expression you hear? What would you say? Select the appropriate response to each greeting and only reveal the transcript after you finish the task. Select the answer for Question 1a...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...de Fermat, about a problem connected with a dice game is now considered a seminal moment in this development. The problem in question, known as the ‘problem of points’, concerns the fair division of stakes should a dice game be interrupted before a player has won. [This is a composite of two portraits, of the mathematicians Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat.] Figure...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to adolescent mental health Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to adolescent mental health

...based on 5 to 15-year-olds and the figure in Activity 1 was based on 5 to 19-year-olds, a wider age group. We know that 17 to 19-year-olds had the highest incidence of mental disorder (16.9%) so when added to the statistics for 5 to 15-year-olds, they will raise the overall average. It’s important when looking at trends over time that the data sources are consistent. In...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Jack Perks - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Jack Perks - Earth in Vision

...Based in Nottingham, he now works all over the country particularly the Peak District and Urban Rivers. Transcript Earth in Vision Project My name is Jack Perks and I’m an underwater and wildlife cameraman and photographer. How I got interested in the natural world Well it’s kind of stereotypical to say it but I’ve done it since I can remember, since I was a child...
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Video 30 mins
Exploring the English language
History & The Arts

Exploring the English language

...based upon your immediate impression, it's not a test!) ‘An A to Z of English’ – Michael Rosen extract (50 seconds) Teacher ‘A noun is a naming word. What is the naming word in the sentence: “He named the ship Lusitania ”?’ ‘Named’, said George. ‘Wrong. It’s “ship”’. ‘Oh’, said George. The teacher said: ‘A verb is a doing word. What is...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Can comedy change your life?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Can comedy change your life?

...hard for examples of comics placing social justice at the centre of their work. New York-based Negin Farsad’s new book, How to Make White People Laugh, has been described as “memoir meets social-justice-comedy manifesto”, and the one-time social policy analyst talks about comedy as a platform for advancing social justice. For some comedians, it’s not just about getting laughs – it’s about changing what we think and maybe ......
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Article 10 mins
Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground
History & The Arts

Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground

...based have been jointly authored by Robert Samuels and Howard Wilde. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 3 study in Arts and Humanities...Voice-leading analysis of music 1: the foreground: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise an analytical methodology known as 'voice leading analysis' recognise five complete...
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs