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Play, learning and the brain
Education & Development

Play, learning and the brain

...course, Play, learning and the brain, examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. We begin by looking at the structure and functions of the brain, and the impact that sensory deprivation can have on these. We consider the implications...
Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Cyflwyniad i greu newid gwleidyddol a chymdeithasol
Society, Politics & Law

Cyflwyniad i greu newid gwleidyddol a chymdeithasol

...course is available in English and Scottish Gaelic. Mae’r DU yn wynebu argyfyngau niferus: amgylcheddol, economaidd, gwleidyddol, cymdeithasol ac iechyd. Mae’r cwrs ar-lein am ddim hwn yn amlinellu rhai o’r sgiliau dinasyddiaeth allweddol a’r wybodaeth sydd eu hangen i ymyrryd yn y byd wrth iddo newid. Mae’n archwilio sut i wneud newid yn wleidyddol ac yn...
Bun-chùrsa mu bhith a’ dèanamh atharrachadh poilitigeach is sòisealta
Society, Politics & Law

Bun-chùrsa mu bhith a’ dèanamh atharrachadh poilitigeach is sòisealta

...course explores how you can make change politically and socially, giving essential background information to get started, examples of inspiring changemakers, advice on how to have an impact both within and outside of traditional UK parliamentary politics, and the qualities needed to succeed...This course is also available in English and Welsh. Tha iomadh èiginn mu...
Language and creativity
Languages

Language and creativity

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course E302 Language and creativity...Language and creativity: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand key issues in the relationship between language and creativity understand some of the different ways that linguistic creativity can be studied understand the importance of...
Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Early years team work and leadership
Education & Development

Early years team work and leadership

...openings course, really enjoyed the openings course, and then went in to do the E123, by which time I was back working job share at a nursery, in Madras. So I’ve been able to do a job share and do the studying, it was just, it was great and I really, really enjoyed it. I’ve really benefited from it. And I’ve carried that through now to do, I’ve completed the E124,...
Meiosis and mitosis
Science, Maths & Technology

Meiosis and mitosis

...and Disease, Vol. 1, 1971, by Bernard Greenberg, published by Princeton University Press, 1971. F. Gregor, artist; Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Science and society: A career and professional development course
Education & Development

Science and society: A career and professional development course

...course was held at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes, through the financial support of the Royal Society, and attended by 13 UK research scientists with an interest in these topics. A good deal of the material that we used to deliver this ‘pilot version’ of the course is here on this site and so freely available to all other interested parties – other...
The impact of technology on children's physical activity
Health, Sports & Psychology

The impact of technology on children's physical activity

...Open University course E117 Introduction to sport and fitness...The impact of technology on children's physical activity: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: describe how children interact with technology in a wide range of ways in today’s digital universe discuss the relationship between screen time and low levels of physical activity...