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Describing language

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Nouns: naming things, places, people and ideas: Introduction - [A man stands behind a counter on a market stall. There are a range of drinks and snacks are available.] Figure 1 A man behind a counter in a market. Imagine you are in a shop in a country where you...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Sustainability at Christmas: Considering single use items, traditional plastics and bioplastics
Science, Maths & Technology

Sustainability at Christmas: Considering single use items, traditional plastics and bioplastics

...resources and/or designed to biodegrade under specific conditions, bioplastics offer a promising way to rethink holiday traditions. By replacing traditional plastic with bioplastics in gifts, decorations, and even wrapping, we can celebrate responsibly while supporting a healthier planet. The environmental consequences of plastic waste are well-documented. Traditional...
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Article 5 mins
Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey
History & The Arts

Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey

...but only about 15% of these said they belonged to, or were active members of, a church. That leaves a large number of people who identify themselves as Christian who aren't active members of a particular church. The Open University is interested in finding out what Christianity means to these 'missing' Christians - and, if you're one, we'd love to hear your views....
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Activity 10 mins
Are you a super recogniser?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Are you a super recogniser?

...Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications [Character with white shirt and blue shorts looks through a magnifying glass on a red background. Could you be a super recogniser?] Select the image above to take the quiz Instructions For best results, use a modern web browser. Upgrade to the latest version of Internet Explorer or try a free alternative like Google...
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Activity 5 mins
Introducing environmental decision making
Nature & Environment

Introducing environmental decision making

...Education, Society for Research into Higher Education and Open University Press. Buckingham-Hatfield, S. and Percy, S. (1999) Constructing Local Environmental Agendas: People, Places and Participation, London, Routledge. Dryzek, J.S. (1997) The Politics of the Earth: Environmental Discourses, Oxford, Oxford University Press. Hardin, G. (1968) ‘The tragedy of the...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms
OpenLearn Ireland

Supporting Mental Health Through Online Music Fandoms

...resources, such as Spotify playlists, or may even feel able to open up about personal issues and, in return, receive supportive messages from peers. 8. Does joining an online fandom lead to empowerment? Being part of an online music fandom can be empowering and give members greater agency. Through the fandom, you can gain strength and resilience, define yourself on your...
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Article 5 mins
Approaching leadership with care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Approaching leadership with care

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Research on young people with melanoma
Health, Sports & Psychology

Research on young people with melanoma

...Open University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. The lives of young people matter; their experiences matter; their futures matter and their significant others matter. Below are two short podcasts. The first one explores challenges in ethical approval for the Teenage and Young Adult (TYA) with cancer project delivered to you by Professor Susanne...
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Audio 20 mins