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Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...adult weight, reaching 90% of adult size by age five. Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood, 2021 ‘Brain-based learning’ (BBL) is receiving increasing attention in the popular and professional fields. But what exactly is it? Before we explore the idea further it is important to understand the brain as we currently know it. The diagram of the brain (below) will...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Studying mammals: The social climbers
Nature & Environment

Studying mammals: The social climbers

...adult vervets in response to various birds. Look at the data for infants at the top of the figure. Infant monkeys were observed calling in response to a bird on 24 separate occasions. The number of calls made in response to each of the species of bird shown were assigned to categories, shown by lines of different colours that are identified in the key at the bottom of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Obesity: balanced diets and treatment
Science, Maths & Technology

Obesity: balanced diets and treatment

...adult size and shape. They are also maturing sexually at this stage. Dietary reference values in fact comprise three numbers: the EAR, just discussed, the reference nutrient intake, RNI, and the lower reference nutrient intake, LRNI. These figures replace the old recommended daily amount (RDA), which was felt not to offer sufficient flexibility for individuals’...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Introducing social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social care and social work

...adults. Social workers also undertake child protection or adult safeguarding investigations while social care workers do not, although they may be involved. In the following activity, you will consider these similarities and differences by exploring service provision. You will see that social care professionals provide services within a range of roles, to people with...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
The Odyssey: List of characters
History & The Arts

The Odyssey: List of characters

...adult at the opening of the Odyssey. The first four books of the Odyssey tell of his journey in search of news of his father. The goddess Athena is the daughter of Zeus and Mētis (‘Wisdom’ personified); she is associated with strategic thinking, tactical warfare and handicrafts. In the Odyssey she supports Odysseus. The suitors of Penelope take up residence in...
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Free online courses for refugees
Society, Politics & Law

Free online courses for refugees

...adult refugees - A Council of Europe Toolkit. Legal advice and support GOV.UK - Find a legal aid adviser (England and Wales). Search for a legal adviser or family mediator with a legal aid contract in England and Wales. GOV.UK - Find an immigration adviser. You can get immigration advice from an immigration adviser if you need help with getting permission to stay in the...
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"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school
Languages

"That's so gay!" Homophobic language and school

...adults and their freedom from bullying, harassment and discrimination. How well teachers manage the behaviour and expectations of pupils to ensure that all pupils have an equal and fair chance to thrive and learn in an atmosphere of dignity and respect The extent to which leaders and managers have created a positive ethos in the school How can a school address these...
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Stamford College
Education & Development

Stamford College

...adults.’ Using OpenLearn courses to support the delivery of the Business BTEC is preparing students for their next steps. ‘We focus on careers, not courses at Stamford College,’ says Caz, ‘it's all about getting them ready to go into the workplace or to university. ‘Our students want to go out and open businesses, or they want to work in business. We can teach...
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