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Critically exploring psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Critically exploring psychology

...free course introduces you to critical thinking as a tool for psychology. As you work your way through the course you will learn what critical thinking is, and why it is important to use in the study of psychology. In particular, it will help you to think about how to use it when doing independent research. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Children and young people: food and food marketing
Education & Development

Children and young people: food and food marketing

...course...This free course, Children and young people: food and food marketing, examines food as a health issue and addresses children and young people’s agency and their rights. It addresses obesity, food marketing and also food as a way of expressing children’s and young people’s identities (family, class, cultural, generational). Discussing key issues that in...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
What are waves?
Science, Maths & Technology

What are waves?

...free course, What are waves? explains what waves are. It describes different types of wave as well as their properties. You can listen to the song of a humpback whale and learn about the process of echolocation which is used by dolphins to locate their food. You will also conduct your own online research into how bats use echolocation to locate their prey and also to...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University
Education & Development

Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University

...free course, Introducing multidisciplinary study at The Open University, provides an overview of the materials and resources there are to support you if you’re studying or thinking about studying an Open qualification (Degree, and/or Masters) with The Open University. It provides useful background information to the qualifications and helps you navigate the different...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Crimes of the powerful
Society, Politics & Law

Crimes of the powerful

...free course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research on crimes of the powerful...This free course examines the complexities of, and barriers to, setting new criminological research agendas by considering the difficulties associated with conducting research...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Studying Darwin
Nature & Environment

Studying Darwin

...free course provided an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It took you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study and learning at a distance and helped to improve your confidence as an independent learner...Studying Darwin: Acknowledgements - Source: Natural History Museum All other material within this course originated at The...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr
FREE Mental Health Tips and Resources
Health, Sports & Psychology

FREE Mental Health Tips and Resources

...our own mental health and wellbeing, as well as those around us. Here are some FREE resources to do just that...Find out about The Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications Discover ways to alleviate stress and some of the symptoms of ill mental health with our interactives and articles written by our academic experts and have a look at our free courses....
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World Book Day
OpenLearn Ireland

World Book Day

...free courses, articles and quizzes on OpenLearn...Celebrate the stories that shape us this World Book Day – from unforgettable characters and iconic novels to the brilliant authors and illustrators who bring them to life. Most of all, it’s a day to celebrate the joy of reading in all its forms. To help you join the festivities, we’ve curated a collection of free...
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