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Critical criminology and the social sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Critical criminology and the social sciences

...neuroscience, geography, politics, biology, anthropology, social work and public health. At The Open University, students focus on a specific strand of criminology often referred to as ‘critical criminology’. This strand of criminology became increasingly popular in the mid 1960s, as a number of seminal criminologists shifted their attention away from the search for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...cognitive and attitudinal components and psycho-motor mechanisms. They include: (1) cognitive components such as memory, perception, attention and emotion; (2) attitudinal aspects such as intellectual curiosity, perseverance, rigour, critical spirit, knowledge of and confidence in one’s own abilities, the ability to measure one’s own abilities, motivation, etc.; (3)...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Caring for an older family member with learning disabilities
Health, Sports & Psychology

Caring for an older family member with learning disabilities

...Cognitive stimulation Physical activity for carers Physical activity for health and wellbeing in the caring role Midlife MOT: wealth, work and wellbeing (especially the wellbeing audit section)...Session 5: Looking after yourself: 2 Summary of Session 5 - Even if you do not feel that all of what Gail has to say about looking after yourself is relevant to you at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...cognitive processes in the brain: motor control, attention, perception, planning, and memory. So the brain is getting trained for actual performance during visualization. It’s been found that mental practices can enhance motivation, increase confidence and self-efficacy, improve motor performance, prime your brain for success, and increase states of flow – all...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Money & Business

Exploring career mentoring and coaching

...cognitive and to think about their thoughts and plans for the future. You might imagine that career coaching focuses on different topics from life coaching, executive coaching, but actually in practise it often doesn't. I think career is so central to people's lives that actually the kinds of conversations you have within career coaching is often very similar to those you...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Work and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Work and mental health

...cognitive behaviour therapy helped Sarah manage her depression, but it was a recovery programme at Restore where she participated in practical activities, such as gardening and pottery, with other people that really made the difference. SARAH: I think when you have mental health problems, you spend a lot of time unsure what to do, but actually, if you’ve got something...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...cognitive elements of the definition: The motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value and take responsibility for maintaining purposeful physical pursuits/activities throughout the lifecourse. (Whitehead, 2013, p. 28) While physical literacy may not be achieved in the first five years, this definition does stress the important role...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...cognitive, and physical development. Building a strong, communicative relationship with parents is equally important as it ensures consistency, trust, and mutual support between the home and nursery environments. This collaboration significantly benefits the child’s overall development and wellbeing, creating a holistic support system that nurtures the child in their...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs