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South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community
Education & Development

South Asian heritage as a facilitator for developing identity and community

...everyday living, and providing means, purpose and goals of South Asian communities. South Asian heritage is not contained in a geographical location, but its live presence is evident among South Asians living in every corner of the world. The legacy of South Asian heritage is thus maintained and promoted, which facilitates South Asian identity development for new...
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The family at the centre of early learning
Education & Development

The family at the centre of early learning

...everyday domestic activities can sustain learning. You will consider how the traditions and cultural practices of the community to which the family belongs filters through to the child’s experiences. In doing so you will think about why such influences may not have a uniform impact from family to family. You will also explore how learning is a two way experience for...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Beginners’ Italian: food and drink
Languages

Beginners’ Italian: food and drink

...English word ‘church’: cappuccino The letter c has a hard sound before a, o or u. It is pronounced /k/, as in the English word ‘cat’: caffè The letter combination ch always has a hard sound. It is pronounced /k/, as in the English word ‘cat’: bicchiere Note that the same rule applies regardless whether the word is spelled with a single or a double c. Activity...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Simple coding
Digital & Computing

Simple coding

...English. Writing simple programs in Python is not very difficult, once you have come up with the ‘recipe’, the algorithm. This tutorial shows how to code in Python the basic building blocks of all algorithms, and how to ask the user for input and produce some output on the screen. The skills, concepts and jargon (in boldface) you will learn are the foundations for...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership
Money & Business

Free Course: An Introduction to Public Leadership

...English or Study Skills with our range of free courses. The Open University's degrees and courses The Open University offers a range of degree courses and modules in Business and Management. To find out more about our range of short courses starting from £160 visit our short courses page. Don't miss out - If you use our free courses sign up for a free OU account to track...
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Free course: Childhood in the digital age
Education & Development

Free course: Childhood in the digital age

...English or Study Skills with our free courses. Study qualifications and courses with The Open University The Open University offers a range of modules, degrees and other qualifications in Education, Childhood & Youth as well as an MA in Childhood and Youth. To find out more about our range of short courses, starting from just £160, visit our short courses page. Don't...
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myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh
Education & Development

myf.cymru – Mental health through the medium of Welsh

...English. myf.cymru is a Welsh language mental health and wellbeing project and website for students. The resources have been created in partnership with Bangor University, Aberystwyth University, University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai. [university ready - white back ] This resource is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like...
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Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...English nuances Timing: You should allow 10 minutes How would you explain the following phrases to someone who is not British, but does speak English? ‘Taking the mick’ ‘Cheeky’ Discussion There are many different ways of explaining these phrases. You may have explained that ‘taking the mick’ means to tease or mock someone. You may have described ‘cheeky’...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs