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10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)
History & The Arts

10 things that ended in 2006 (when OpenLearn was born)

...health? See what makes up a healthy diet in this free course: The science of nutrition and healthy eating 7: A tall, dark James Bond In November 2006 Casino Royale premiered and was the highest grossing Bond film (until Skyfall years later). In the lead up to the release, however, there was much controversy about the casting of Daniel Craig as James Bond. The 5ft 10 in,...
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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
Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students
Education & Development

Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

...health difficulties in indirect language (‘feeling tired’, ‘having a bad day’). Recognise that Black and minority ethnic students typically desire more contact with tutors and may feel anxious about assessments. Offer example assessments and clear explanations of marking decisions to increase transparency and reduce stress. Take extra care to pronounce students’...
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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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How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences
Society, Politics & Law

How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

...public and the private. Evidence and Argument part 1 (11 minutes 5MB) John Clarke In Chapter 1 of Book Two you were introduced to the idea that argument is a key skill in Social Sciences. Indeed by now you probably realise that argument and debate are essential to the Social Sciences. It is not so much that empirical facts are in dispute but rather how facts are...
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Level 2: Intermediate 1 hr