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Working on your own mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Working on your own mathematics

...communal’ past—the general events in mathematics education and their influences on school practices, as well as the perceptions of mathematics and school in the cultures in which we grew up. The past exerts a serious grip on the present, helpfully in terms of maintaining tradition and continuity across generations, and unhelpfully for the same reasons. A colleague,...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Justice, fairness and mediation
Money & Business

Justice, fairness and mediation

...community empowerment. ...This free course, Justice, fairness and mediation, considers the concepts of justice and fairness from various perspectives but mainly focuses on effective policing and community empowerment. This course was produced by The Open University in association with the Police Service of Northern Ireland....Justice, fairness and mediation: Introduction...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Systems maps
Science, Maths & Technology

Systems maps

...communicate to others the system you have chosen to study. They are helpful in highlighting different ways of approaching a situation. Thus, systems maps are used to: Clarify thoughts at an early stage of analysis. Decide upon structural elements for a more detailed diagram. Experiment with different boundaries and different understandings of the purpose of the system....
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Video 10 mins
How do natural disasters affect mental health?
Health, Sports & Psychology

How do natural disasters affect mental health?

...community mental health,” says Oxiris Barbot, First Deputy Commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Barbot visited the island as a relief worker two months after the disaster and found nearly everyone she met knew someone in their immediate circle or one degree removed who had contemplated or died by suicide. Preliminary data from...
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Article 5 mins
The psychological benefits of multilingualism
Languages

The psychological benefits of multilingualism

...communication needs to take place, and language learners who are not able to tolerate this kind of ambiguity can find it very challenging to cope, sometimes developing negative feelings towards the language or learning experience as a result. On the other hand, positively engaging with languages can help to develop an individual’s ambiguity tolerance. In their research...
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Article 5 mins
Embarking on a career in cyber security
Digital & Computing

Embarking on a career in cyber security

...communicator who is methodical and detailed oriented, together with in-depth knowledge of cyber security threats and risk analysis methods. The Open University module Information Security covers the detail of information risk management in the context of the ISO27000 standard. This module is part of the MSc in Computing - Information Security and Forensics. Digital...
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Article 5 mins
Mental Health: Lennox Castle
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental Health: Lennox Castle

...community based care and resulting issues of choice and integration. Lennox Castle - a guided tour Former nurse Howard Mitchell takes a trip around around Lennox Castle, once Britain's largest mental deficiency hospital. Evidence from the Archives Oral historian Howard Mitchell explores archives which document patients' case notes, their misconducts and attempted escapes....
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Audio 2 hrs 7 mins
So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing
Health, Sports & Psychology

So, you want to be a nurse? A brief introduction to nursing

...community, in people’s homes, in call centres such as 111, in Government and in education. Section 2 of this course explores these different work roles a little further. Select the answer for Question 1b here In the UK, what percentage of nurses are men? Do you think it is around: 5% 10% 20% 25% a. 5% b. 10% c. 20% d. 25% The correct answer is b. Answer The Nursing &...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs