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60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures In Astronomy: Exoplanets

How have scientists studied distant stars to learn more about exoplanets, the invisible planets that orbit them?...Find out about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Andrew Notron on what can be learnt from observing exoplanets The SuperWASP project Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open University
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Video 5 mins
Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy
Education & Development

Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy

...study goals. EdD student Kate Lister explains why she chose this area of research and how she has set up her study...[A woman relaxing with a book and her dog in the sun] Pet therapy as a de-stressing solution There are many interventions in place to support students experiencing mental health issues, and there is an increasing number of interventions designed to promote...
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Article 5 mins
Young people’s wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Young people’s wellbeing

...study in Health and Social Care...Young people’s wellbeing: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of current media and policy discussions surrounding young people's physical and mental health critically analyse ideas about young people's wellbeing using a range of theoretical perspectives demonstrate an...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages

...skills like listening, speaking, writing and reading and also communicative interaction cultural awareness and the willingness to participate and to take risks. So it’s important to understand the importance of assessment in a learner’s language development, in particular what should be assessed and how. This unit is for beginner teachers of MFL in secondary schools....
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Could you be a code breaker?
Science, Maths & Technology

Could you be a code breaker?

...skills and try to crack our secret messages using clues...Find out more about The Open University's Mathematics courses and qualifications Code Break is an interactive Web app consisting of three ciphers: Pigpen, Caesar and simple substitution (solved by frequency analysis). Earn stars for each challenge, and learn about code-breaking through the ages by playing our...
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Activity 15 mins
Motive: Upper Intermediate German
Languages

Motive: Upper Intermediate German

...skills and cultural knowledge. By working with authentic material from German-speaking countries, you will learn how to communicate in a wide range of situations: expressing opinions; reporting other people’s comments; explaining processes and trends; electronic communications; structured notes and texts. Cultural themes explored include changing demographic and social...
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Video 10 mins
Datblygu strategaethau astudio effeithiol
Education & Development

Datblygu strategaethau astudio effeithiol

...Skills for OU Study yn http://www.open.ac.uk/ skillsforstudy/. Er bod dulliau dysgu sy’n gweithio’n dda yn ôl pob tebyg ar gyfer amrywiaeth o weithgareddau astudio, fe welwch fod rhai pynciau lle mae angen datblygu sgiliau dysgu penodol ar eu cyfer. Er enghraifft, gallwch geisio dysgu rhaglenni cyfrifiadurol drwy ddarllen amdanynt (mae llyfrau ar ieithoedd...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?
Money & Business

George at Asda – What makes clothing ownership and use sustainable?

...skills to repair slightly damaged clothing can give your garments a new lease of life. Sewing skills also come in handy to customise or remake clothing into something new by adding your own creative personality. You can up-cycle clothing that you no longer use into fun new items to wear or totally remake into products for the home, office or school. This can bring both a...
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Article 5 mins