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Human use of animals
History & The Arts

Human use of animals

...University. Nigel: For more information about Ethics Bites, and about the Open University, go to Open2.net. David: In 1975, Animal Liberation was published: in hindsight, a seminal work of philosophy, marking the birth of the modern animal rights movement – though its author spoke not of rights per se, but, as a utilitarian, in terms, put crudely, of maximising...
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Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...university lecturer, and published widely in the field. Grateful acknowledgement is made to the following sources for permission to reproduce material in this course: Course image: Georgie Pauwels in Flickr made available under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Licence. Key images: Getty Photodisc. Two brain scans: copyright © Bruce D. Perry, M.D., Ph.D. Rivkin, M. S....
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Afrodite: Untangling the Routes of Black Women’s Hair
Education & Development

Afrodite: Untangling the Routes of Black Women’s Hair

...University’s Sas Amoah wrote and directed an excellent OpenLearn interactive film piece ‘Good Hair, Perceptions of Racism’, exploring how hair racism manifests itself in schools and workplaces. In 2023 Sas’s film won a prestigious award, the Jury Prize for best short film that explores social Issues, at this year’s International Black and Diversity Awards in...
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The range of work with young people
Education & Development

The range of work with young people

...University student. He is reflecting on how different conceptions of rights and responsibilities influence this work. While studying E131 and E118 over the last few years I have read about and met people who work for a number of projects and organisations who ensure Young People are aware of the rights that they have. These include things like housing and rights to...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Internet of everything
Digital & Computing

Internet of everything

...University. This course was originally developed by Cisco Systems Ltd and adapted for OpenLearn by The Open University. The collaboration of The Open University and Cisco Systems to develop and deliver this course as part of OpenLearn’s portfolio will provide and extend free learning in this important and current area of study....Session 1: What is the IoE?:...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
How teams work
Money & Business

How teams work

...University, 2008)...How teams work: 1.2 Operational teams - An operational team is formed to undertake some ongoing activities that are required for the provision of goods or services. For example, the counter service and telephone services operated by a bank are provided by operational teams that are supplying a service to the public, whereas an accounting department...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Yellow Fever: An OpenLearn reading list
Health, Sports & Psychology

Yellow Fever: An OpenLearn reading list

...guide to what you need to know about the disease...[A public health announcement about dengue and yellow fevers in Paraguay] A public health campaign about Yellow Fever and Dengue Fever in Paraguay What is yellow fever? The NHS explains the basics of the disease, including what to look for: Yellow fever is a serious viral infection that is spread by certain types of...
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CARE-KNOW-DO for Social and Emotional Learning: building children’s resilience and agency in crisis settings
Education & Development

CARE-KNOW-DO for Social and Emotional Learning: building children’s resilience and agency in crisis settings

...guided dependency to increasing independence. As they succeed and feel supported, they gain confidence and begin applying their learning beyond the classroom – contributing positively to their communities and shaping their futures. Translating SEL into action: programme design and assessment Resilience and agency are not fixed traits but evolving capacities shaped by...
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