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The meaning of crime
Society, Politics & Law

The meaning of crime

...religions, or more informal codes of socially-acceptable behaviour. Both these ways of thinking about crime vary historically, across societies, and amongst different social groups. They are almost always in some kind of conflict. Many legally-defined crimes are considered to be legitimate acts in other contexts. This difference partly explains why many legally-defined...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)
Education & Development

An introduction to leadership for school governors (Wales)

...LA) or regional consortia. These other reports can provide more recent feedback on performance that reflects upon, discusses and analyses specific aspects of leadership. Activity 2: External evaluation reports Timing: Allow approximately 30 minutes Consider the following points: What external evaluation reports are available to you as a school governor, and how familiar...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
The science of nuclear energy
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of nuclear energy

...Dan. I don't know what he's doing. He's mooching about a bit. Where has he gone? He's vanished. LIZ BONNIN I can't see where he is now. DALLAS CAMPBELL Okay.... He's - - OH! The shirt's coming off! The shirt's coming off! LIZ BONNIN Dan is taking off his clothes! [Yelling] DALLAS CAMPBELL Oh! Whoa! I mean, he's a good looking man. He's a good looking guy. Don't get me...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Teaching the First World War
Education & Development

Teaching the First World War

...La Dépêche Coloniale described Tirailleurs as black demons who would retaliate against German barbarism. The Marseille-based journal Midi colonial ran a cartoon of a Muslim soldier wearing a necklace made of ears, with a caption cautioning that the enemy was listening. Similarly, a French postcard entitled Nos bons Sénégalais depicted a Tirailleur seeking praise from...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser
Society, Politics & Law

Introduction to UK immigration law and becoming an immigration adviser

...religion, social group, or political opinion’. Figures on migration into the UK vary from year to year, and the UK Government’s decision to set migration targets has been contentious (GOV.UK, 2021a). To set the law in context, around 10% of the UK’s population has a non-UK nationality. Data on immigration is often contested, and the system for collecting data is not...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Introducing the Classical world
History & The Arts

Introducing the Classical world

...religion, their connections, their ways of doing things, and the result was a completely new way of living, a Roman way of living. Paula James voice-over Rome itself grew into a showcase of architecture with new buildings paid for by the conquests of Rome’s generals. The city centre became a monument to Roman achievements and history. The writing of history was for...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Learning from sport burnout and overtraining Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Learning from sport burnout and overtraining

...Dan Gould and colleagues as ‘a physical, emotional and social withdrawal from a formerly enjoyable sport activity’. More importantly, this withdrawal often occurs as a result of chronic stress, so it is fair to categorise burnout as a ‘stress-related condition’. Perfectionism has been found to be a factor, and this certainly rings true from Trott’s account: he...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
Rounding and estimation
Science, Maths & Technology

Rounding and estimation

...Dan Rosandich Mars orbiter: NASA All other written material contained within this course 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 1: Introductory 5 hrs