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Migration
Science, Maths & Technology

Migration

...researchers are observing the woodpecker finch, using this wooden box to stand in for a tree. The woodpecker finch is one of the only birds to use tools to help it find food. A stick or small twig enables it to dig deeper into tree bark for insect larvae. This skill enables it to survive in conditions which other birds would find difficult. In the dry season, it can...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Paul Williams - Earth in Vision
Nature & Environment

Paul Williams - Earth in Vision

...researcher at the Natural History Museum in London. In 2003 he began work as a researcher at the BBC Natural History Unit. Since then he has filmed in more than 30 countries. He has climbed active volcanoes, sailed with traditional Polynesian navigators and explored a toxic cave with crystals the size of trees. More important to Paul is the time that he has spent working...
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Video 30 mins
Diversity in religion: Islam
History & The Arts

Diversity in religion: Islam

...research project suggested at the end of this course...Diversity in religion: Islam: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the range of attitudes towards same-sex relationships among Muslims recognise change and diversity in Islam and in religion in general...Diversity in religion: Islam: 1 Attitudes to male same-sex...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
Using film music in the classroom
Education & Development

Using film music in the classroom

...Research Fellow in Film Music Studies at the University of Leeds. She has taught film music to students from musical and non-musical backgrounds, and her research interests include comparative analysis of film music as written and aural texts. The content acknowledged below is Proprietary (see terms and conditions). This content is made available under a Creative Commons...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Am I ready to be a distance learner?
Education & Development

Am I ready to be a distance learner?

...research tasks. Being able to find your way round a study website. (Nowadays course information is often presented online and there is no guarantee that your study materials will be in printed books.) Being able to use word processing packages to present your work. Knowing how to write online messages to your tutor or peer group or how to take part in live interactive...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...research, data-led insights. But also, let’s not forget there is a little bit of intuitive experience that we’re bringing to bear. Effective leadership recognises the need to embed wellbeing and inclusion throughout the different levels and roles within an organisation. For wellbeing, this could mean diversifying the one-size-fits-all support approach and ensuring...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...research methods and pre-sessional English with IELTS, which will be available for registration in due course. The Open Centre for Languages and Cultures is an international leader in online language learning and intercultural communications, built on our pioneering pedagogy and research. What makes the Open Centre different? The OU is the leader in online learning and...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Global perspectives on primary education
Education & Development

Global perspectives on primary education

...researchers will have their distinctive sources of information and knowledge when they undertake comparisons of education. Each of these actors will use different methods to gather and compare evidence. For instance, practitioners and policy makers may look for very different kinds of evidence of children’s learning: the former may draw on observations of children’s...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs