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Pineapples and Pashto: building intercultural competence through Peace Education
Education & Development

Pineapples and Pashto: building intercultural competence through Peace Education

...learning for and about peace Peace Education is not a universal blueprint. Conflict might be understood in many ways by people with diverse life experiences. Different cultural traditions understand and have their resources of to draw on for peace making, so much of the learning in Peace Education comes from listening to each other. Years ago, Quakers in Britain partnered...
Introduction to algebra
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to algebra

...learning algebra. Section 2 introduces some of the terminology used in algebra and techniques such as evaluating and checking equivalence of expressions, identifying terms in an expression and collecting like terms. Section 3 looks at how to simplify terms and introduces index notation and multiplying powers. Section 4 looks at the use of brackets in algebra and section 5...
Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
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
Shifting notions of trauma-informed practice: from the individual to the organisation
Society, Politics & Law

Shifting notions of trauma-informed practice: from the individual to the organisation

...Learning, this relates to victims of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO). The impact of trauma in the workplace Trauma can present in several ways in the workplace. Employees with trauma may struggle with anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). While this can impact on their general welfare it can also impact on their productivity and care to...
EdTech Evidence: What works and why
Education & Development

EdTech Evidence: What works and why

...learning argue that basic literacy and numeracy are essential for further educational and economic success, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Conversely, advocates for a playful approach contend that developing resilience, critical thinking, and other social skills should be prioritised. Despite their differing priorities, both perspectives recognise that...
Dangoor Education
Science, Maths & Technology

Dangoor Education

...learning journey. The Dangoor Education courses on OpenLearn include some of the first badged courses. As of January 2021, OpenLearn has seen almost 200,000 learners to the Dangoor Education resources. The OpenLearn courses supported by Dangoor Education include:​ Dangoor Education [A photograph of Naim and David Dangoor] Naim and David Dangoor Dangoor Education is part...
Building motivation and resilience in research
Science, Maths & Technology

Building motivation and resilience in research

...learning and progress. Whether you are a student, early-career professional, or independent researcher, the strategies in this course will help you stay motivated and productive...Building motivation and resilience in research: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: recognise the factors that influence motivation and resilience apply...
Global Handwashing Day
Science, Maths & Technology

Global Handwashing Day

...learning more about the science of hygiene and sanitation. ...[Global Handwashing Day Logo] 15th October is Global Handwashing Day, a day dedicated to increasing awareness about the benefits of handwashing with soap as an affordable way to improve health and save lives by preventing infections. Many infections start when hands are contaminated with disease-causing...