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Archive course extract: Attachment theory
Education & Development

Archive course extract: Attachment theory

...Open University, and is online for archive purposes only. How do children come to develop strong attachments to people and objects, to the extent that being separated causes upset? ...This extract is from a course no longer in presentation at The Open University, and is online for archive purposes only. A longer, more recent course extract is now available: please visit...
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Article 10 mins
Encouraging book talk in the school library
Education & Development

Encouraging book talk in the school library

...Open University by visiting our online prospectus...Encouraging book talk in the school library: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: clarify ideas on literacy criticism explore with pupils what makes a good book produce a range of writing frames to encourage pupils to write book reviews encourage pupils to follow some of the award...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
A future for languages in schools?
Languages

A future for languages in schools?

...Open University and Pembroke College Oxford, has been encouraging and promoting the study of modern languages, both in schools and in universities. The LCLC has worked closely with pupils and teachers from over a dozen schools in the three London boroughs of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, and the City of Westminster, through a series of study days, summer...
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Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland
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Free online resources for Ukrainians settling in the UK and Ireland

...Open University...All of the content listed below is free to use, including all of our OpenLearn courses. Every course offers a free statement of participation on completion (which you can download as a PDF) and some courses give you the opportunity to earn a free digital badge, which you can display and share with potential employers. In addition to the articles about...
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Spiritualism, stigma and prejudice: what is everyone so scared of?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Spiritualism, stigma and prejudice: what is everyone so scared of?

...opening conversation shows, some people recoil in horror at the mention of Spiritualism. We found a common attitude was that people thought it was dabbling in the occult: ‘Oh no!’, they cried, ‘Best leave all that alone…’ So, what is Spiritualism, and why are so many people afraid of it? What is Spiritualism? Spiritualism tends to be dominated by images of...
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Reflections on the Free to Bleed event at the Vagina Museum
Health, Sports & Psychology

Reflections on the Free to Bleed event at the Vagina Museum

...Open University's Law courses and qualifications. This article is part of the Free to Bleed: Data Driven Advocacy and Art for Menstrual Justice project, an Open University and Vagina Museum collaboration funded by the Open Societal Challenges initiative. It relates to Open University law modules including W340: Law, Society, and Culture, and W350: Exploring Legal...
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Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials
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Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials

...opening gifts in front of your hosts) to have successful business meetings. What is needed is the understanding of the much broader context of Chinese culture and values that permeate Chinese business contexts so as to engage in enduring business relationships...Business dealings with China are on the increase. As a result, more and more organisations and business people...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Understanding your sector Badge icon
Money & Business

Understanding your sector

...Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they are 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 online from My OpenLearn. In addition, you can download and print your...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs