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People with dementia and meaning in music
Health, Sports & Psychology

People with dementia and meaning in music

...health and well-being benefits of singing for people with dementia and their carers, Dementia, 15(6) 1326–1339. Rubin, DC; Rahhal, TA; Poon, LW, (1998) ‘Things learned in early adulthood are remembered best’ Memory & Cognition, 26 (1), pp. 3-19. Särkämö, T. M; et al., (2014) ‘Cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of regular musical activities in early...
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Betty Luckham: celebrating the activism of a pioneering Windrush woman
History & The Arts

Betty Luckham: celebrating the activism of a pioneering Windrush woman

...health. [This is a map of Guyana] Map showing the location of Guyana At 18, Betty entered the world of work, beginning in the Department of Transport and Harbours before joining the civil service in the Housing and Planning Authority. Here she took on the role of Women’s Housing Officer, interviewing families, and investigating and recording the conditions in the slum...
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Medical statistics
Science, Maths & Technology

Medical statistics

...health of populations. In this extract you will learn about some of the statistical methods used in epidemiology and more widely in medical statistics. The focus will be on statistical ideas, analysis of data and interpretation of results; this is typical of M249. It is relatively self-contained and should be reasonably easy to understand for someone with a good knowledge...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story
Education & Development

From the classroom to the Commonwealth games: Dr Julie McElroy’s story

...health services were almost non existent, I turned to The Open University (OU) as a lifeline. Continuing to study gave me purpose, structure and hope and I went on to achieve a Merit in a Master of Law. My experience with the OU has been profoundly positive; its flexibility, accessibility and exceptional lecturers allowed me to thrive at a time when I needed it most....
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Language of Poverty
Society, Politics & Law

Language of Poverty

...public policy have used language to demonise the poor in an era when the social divide in this country is widening. In this podcast we will be discussing how this change has occurred and what it means for the way we view class in contemporary society. Joining me are Owen Jones, commentator and broadcaster, author of Chavs, Demonisation of the Working Class. Owen Jones:...
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Heritage case studies: Scotland
History & The Arts

Heritage case studies: Scotland

...public memories of two significant historical events, the battles of Bannockburn and Culloden. They have helped to forge national consciousness in Scotland but have little visible archaeological evidence to inform the viewer. Intangible heritage, linked to a physical site, presents problems of its own. The second study examines the old and new towns of Edinburgh, its...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Exploring equality and equity in education
Education & Development

Exploring equality and equity in education

...public expression of an equality policy or statement for an institution where you practise or with which you are familiar. If you have difficulty finding one, you might like to look at the Open University’s policy. To what extent do you agree with the interpretation of equality expressed in the policy/statement you found? Discussion Despite almost universal commitment...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
The Life of Saint Patrick
History & The Arts

The Life of Saint Patrick

...public circular letter. In it he styles himself a sinner and an ignorant man; for such is the sincere humility of the saints, (most of all when they are obliged to exercise any acts of authority,) contrary to the pompous titles which the world affects. He declares, nevertheless, that he is established bishop of Ireland, and pronounces Corotick and the other parricides and...
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