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Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing Climate Psychology: facing the climate crisis

...Open University’s Psychology courses and qualifications....Week 1: The climate and ecological crisis and how we got here: Introduction - This week, the scene is set for the emerging area called Climate Psychology. Climate Psychology, according to the Handbook available at the Climate Psychology Alliance (CPA) website is ‘a new way of understanding our collective...
Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities
Digital & Computing

Diagramming for development 1: bounding realities

...courses can be found at the Open University’s Systems Group website. U316 The environmental web from which the spray diagram tutorial and WWP case study are derived. Particular thanks are also due to Sandrine Simone, Gloria Median, Bina Sharma and Rissa de la Paz. adapted from an image by Angela Sevin: the original can be seen at
The Scottish Parliament and law making Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

The Scottish Parliament and law making

...course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development. Once you are signed in, you can manage your digital badges ......
How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...Badged courses are all available on The Open University’s OpenLearn website and do not cost anything to study. They differ from Open University courses because you do not receive support from a tutor. But you do get useful feedback from the interactive quizzes. What is a badge? Digital badges are a new way of demonstrating online ......
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring innovative assessment methods
Education & Development

Exploring innovative assessment methods

...Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 3: Creating an innovative assessment: Introduction - Developing an innovative assessment requires careful thought and visualisation of your ideas. This week you will use what you have learned from Weeks 1 and 2 to help you to begin this process. This week is designed to be quite practical, so you will...
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...course is an extract from the beginning of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXC001 Beginners Chinese 1. After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and its ancient ......
Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms
History & The Arts

The Roman Empire: introducing some key terms

...course are derived from content originated at the Open University. Every effort has been made to contact copyright owners. If any have been inadvertently overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions...
Get ready for beginners’ French Badge icon
Languages

Get ready for beginners’ French

...badge. Badged courses are a key part of The Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is ......
Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs