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Fire ecology
Science, Maths & Technology

Fire ecology

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course S397 Terrestrial ecosystems...Fire ecology: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain why fire is an important component of healthy ecosystems explain what is meant by a ‘fire regime’ and how changes in fire regimes can lead to changes in ecosystems describe some adaptive...
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Level 2: Intermediate 4 hrs
Understanding science: what we cannot know Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding science: what we cannot know

...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. Completing a course will require about 24 hours of study time. However, you can study the course at any time ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Exploring evidence-based policing
Money & Business

Exploring evidence-based policing

...course was produced by The Open University in association with the Police Service of Northern Ireland....Exploring evidence-based policing: Introduction - The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whateverthat it is not utterly absurd. (Bertrand Russell) In recent years policing has seen a shift away from taken-for-granted ways of doing things. As part...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Contemporary issues in managing
Money & Business

Contemporary issues in managing

...Open University course B870 Managing in a changing world which looks at the different viewpoints surrounding the concept of management and managing...Contemporary issues in managing: Learning outcomes - By the end of this course, you should be able to: describe the nature of different types of managerial approaches adopted by organisations in contemporary time understand...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Supporting children's development
Education & Development

Supporting children's development

...course was written by Isobel Shelton and Sue McKeogh (staff tutors at The Open University). Contributions were made by Katie Harrison (teacher and member of the ATL Union). Except for third party materials and otherwise stated (see terms and conditions), this content is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Licence. The material...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Modern slavery
Society, Politics & Law

Modern slavery

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course W102 Law: concepts and perspectives...Modern slavery: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand the historical origins of slavery as well as examples of slavery understand the international legal framework prohibiting slavery understand the concept of modern slavery and...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Who are Europeans?
Society, Politics & Law

Who are Europeans?

...TPCOM All other materials included in this course are derived from content originated at the Open University. 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/ ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...course is an adapted extract from the Open University course K271 Social work law....An introduction to social work law: Introduction - In this free course, An introduction to social work law, you will consider the role of social workers and the values that shape social work practice. You will be asked to examine some of your preconceptions about social work and the law...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs