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Introduction to child psychology
Education & Development

Introduction to child psychology

...world, or what role is played by biological changes within the individual? Because child psychology is so vast and tries to answer so many questions, researchers and practitioners often separate development into specific areas. Broadly, these tend to map onto children’s physical, cognitive (thinking, learning, memory, etc.) and social/emotional development. Child...
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...world without geography? - Many school systems around the world do not have geography with the status of a separate subject. Schools in England and Wales are different. Here, geography is a national curriculum subject (5–14 years) and the former Minister for Schools (Stephen Twigg) has asserted the subject's importance in several speeches in 2004. For example, he says:...
Donald Trump, President elect: A collection
Society, Politics & Law

Donald Trump, President elect: A collection

This Friday, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. Experts from the OU and beyond share their insights into the man - and what his policies might mean for the world...[Donald Trump gives a thumbs up to a crowd in Arizona] To the victor, the spoils
Ramadan Mubarak!
History & The Arts

Ramadan Mubarak!

...world). In between, fasting involves avoidance of all food and drink. This is additional to the everyday expectation that Muslims will never consume alcohol, pork and some other things. If all this abstention sounds like a burden and a cause of misery, a conversation with Muslims or even a quick internet search may be enlightening. While I have emphasised avoidance and...
My career goal: digital
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: digital

...world, there are a range of free to access courses below which explore some essential aspects of IT. Digital life Our lives are increasingly digital, knowing how to best utilise this at work is becoming more and more important. The free courses below explore some ways in which you can take advantage of these skills. More Creative suites and software In extension to...
Innovation Design: Sustainable Communities
Science, Maths & Technology

Innovation Design: Sustainable Communities

...world without fossil fuels? Perhaps you think that living an "alternative" lifestyle has to mean painful and radical changes to the way you live now. This album looks at various small scale initiatives which show that living sustainably may not be as unpalatable as you might imagine. Bedzed, Findhorn, Hockerton, Samsoe Island; these are all decentralised communities at...
Earth and Life
Science, Maths & Technology

Earth and Life

...world model. Daisyworld: Self regulation James Lovelock continues to look at the idea of Daisy world and its links to nature and systems. Daisyworld: Gaia theory and the real world James Lovelock talks about Gaia theory and predictions that tested the theory. Tibet: the Raymo-Ruddiman Hypothesis John Kutzbach from the University of Wisconsin and Bill Ruddiman from the...
Audio 1 hr 8 mins
The Open University Worldwide
OpenLearn Ireland

The Open University Worldwide

...world’s largest universities. Through a pioneering teaching method called supported open learning, students can study for a recognised degree at a distance. Flexible and accessible education programmes enable students to transform their lives. Teaching at the Open University Open University course materials anticipate any issues students may encounter and include a...