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Introduction to the calculus of variations
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to the calculus of variations

...studied as a first applied mathematics course at Open University level 3. It introduces core topics at this level and is structured around three books: Fundamental concepts of dynamics, Deterministic dynamics and Stochastic processes and diffusion. Understanding how to analyse dynamical processes is a central competence for using mathematics in science, engineering and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Metric spaces and continuity
Science, Maths & Technology

Metric spaces and continuity

...studying M303 develop their understanding of group theory and real analysis and see how some of the ideas are applied to cryptography and fractals. Metric spaces and continuity consists of material from M303 Book D, Chapter 14 and has three sections in total. The whole extract should take about 16 hours to study. Section 1 is longer than the other two sections and so you...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Systems Thinking in Practice Hub about?

...study, from 1 hour to 75 hours! One of them, Mastering systems thinking in practice, is specifically designed as a primer for the OU postgraduate programme in Systems thinking in practice. Many of the videos and audios show key techniques being demonstrated, such as systems diagramming. Some are older case studies of complex, and some offer interviews with key systems...
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Article 10 mins
Is cleaning a route to a better life for migrants?
Society, Politics & Law

Is cleaning a route to a better life for migrants?

...studying on an international programme in a Finnish university, and he would now like to learn more Finnish and move on in his career, but he is struggling to get the opportunity to do so. His case is also typical because there are many African men in the Finnish cleaning industry who are over-educated for the job they are doing. Kifibin moved to Finland in 2010 to study...
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Article 5 mins
Supporting children's development
Education & Development

Supporting children's development

...skills. Studies have identified five specific ways in which parents talked to children. These had the most positive impact on the children’s development, and their long-term verbal ability: they just talked, generally using a wide vocabulary as part of daily life they tried to be nice, expressing praise and acceptance and few negative commands they told children about...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Supporting physical development in early childhood
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting physical development in early childhood

...skills to the overall health, wellbeing and development of young children explore the relationship between physical growth and development describe the body systems and their relationship to moving and learning identify the appropriate physical/movement activities for each age and stage of development from 0–5 years explore how parents and practitioners can work...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning
Education & Development

Exploring babies' and young children's development and learning

...skills of thinking and learning. The speakers are Professors Rudolph Schaffer, Michael Cole, Alison Garton, Vasu Reddy and Dr Suzanne Zeedyk. The interviews are introduced and contextualised by Dr Dorothy Faulkner and Professor David Messer of The Open University. The material forms part of The Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and...
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Audio 1 hr 56 mins
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...skills contribute towards supporting leadership. The course contains views from practitioners in different settings and at different stages in their early years careers. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in Education...Early years team work and leadership: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the concept...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs