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Participatory development in action
Society, Politics & Law

Participatory development in action

...out of poverty. Meanwhile, Tanzanian rural schoolchildren are instrumental in bringing about positive long-term change within their communities. However, development in practice is very complex and sometimes controversial. The audio tracks delve into the dilemma of how to incorporate the value systems of impoverished communities and agencies, which can have differing...
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Audio 1 hr 36 mins
A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish
Languages

A Buen Puerto: Fast Forward in Spanish

...out how people are using and abusing this vital resource. Radio programme 2: Spanish in the world A short talk by Eduardo de Benito resuming the origins of Spanish, the adoption of words from Latin America and the influence of literature and the media on the Spanish language. He ends by looking to the future of Spanish. Music and dance: Flamenco Documentary on Flamenco:...
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Audio 1 hr 28 mins
World in transition: Managing Resources
Nature & Environment

World in transition: Managing Resources

...out of poverty. Meanwhile, Tanzanian rural schoolchildren are instrumental in bringing about positive long-term change within their communities. However, development in practice is very complex and sometimes controversial. The audio tracks delve into the dilemma of how to deal with the different values systems of impoverished communities and the development agencies. They...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins
Mental Health: Lennox Castle
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental Health: Lennox Castle

...Out and About Allan and Howard boundaries of Lennox Castle - from walking to getting the bus. Institutional Clothing The uniforms that people had to wear, and the lack of personal clothing. The Beginning of Change Allan and Howard talk about why change was needed at Lennox Castle, and how it was implemented. Reflecting on A Regime Allan Williamson looks back at his time...
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Audio 2 hrs 7 mins
Systems maps
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems maps

...out clearly, but it leaves room for any components you may wish to add later. As with many diagram types, drawing several versions of a systems map can be very useful. In the case of a systems map, this can be used to compare different ideas of what a system is or what it is for. Different purposes often imply different boundaries between the system and its environment...
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Video 10 mins
The MMR vaccine: public health, private fears
Health, Sports & Psychology

The MMR vaccine: public health, private fears

...out in the scientific press, and newspaper headlines have see-sawed between condemnation and commendation (see the chronicle of events outlined in Box 1). More generally, the MMR debate illustrates that public health programmes are frequently underpinned by a strong ‘reliance on science’, which may not be an effective persuasive strategy for its target audience....
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Level 3: Advanced 20 hrs
Exploring career mentoring and coaching Badge icon
Money & Business

Exploring career mentoring and coaching

...out how to become a mentor or coach when you feel ready to take on that role – whether now, or at some stage in your future career. Transcript Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Why Cilla Black was more than just a light entertainment star
History & The Arts

Why Cilla Black was more than just a light entertainment star

...out of post-war deference by insisting on the new, the now and the young, she was within a few years drawing on entertainment codes honed in earlier decades. This led some to lament her supposed co-option by conservatism but the shift now looks more shrewd: a fusion of novelty and tradition that fashioned her into the unlikeliest of hybrids, a pop art Gracie Fields. Cover...
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Article 5 mins