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Secondary learning
Education & Development

Secondary learning

...studying this course, you should be able to: articulate different views of, and aspects of ‘knowledge’ in the context of a subject outline what it means to learn summarise some of the key learning theories and how they manifest themselves in the classroom identify how theories of learning are manifested in classroom pedagogy explain what is meant by ‘active...
Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
My career goal: Legal, finance and accounting
Society, Politics & Law

My career goal: Legal, finance and accounting

...studying with us right now. Take a look at all Open University courses. If you are new to university level study, find out more about the types of qualifications we offer, including our entry level Access courses and Certificates. Not ready for University study? Then browse over 1000 free courses on OpenLearn and sign up to our newsletter to hear about new free courses as...
An introduction to crime and criminology
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to crime and criminology

...study and seek to understand problems of crime. The course invites you to develop what can be called your 'criminological imagination'. This, in part, involves viewing criminological issues or problems from multiple perspectives but also encourages you to recognise that private troubles and social issues are often linked together. ...Crime evokes a wide variety of...
How are tiny air pollutants causing massive storms in the Amazon?
Nature & Environment

How are tiny air pollutants causing massive storms in the Amazon?

...study published in Science. Although it has long been known that aerosols could play an important role in shaping regional weather patterns, ultrafine particles were thought to be too small to affect the formation of clouds. This has now been overturned by the new study, at least in the specific circumstances of the Amazon. “These tiny particles were thought to be too...
Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose
Science, Maths & Technology

Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose

...study of the Mary Rose. It covers the use of sonar to locate shipwrecks, and the analysis of the artefacts found on the ship, and the crew and their remains...This free course, Analytical science: secrets of the Mary Rose, teaches you about the analytical techniques that are used in the research and investigation of historical objects using the case study of the Mary...
The Galapagos
Science, Maths & Technology

The Galapagos

...studies marine iguanas and the problems they face as a result of their choice of food. In the audio track, Open University biologist David Robinson talks about his long relationship with the Galapagos Islands and explores some of the issues raised in the video tracks... The Galapagos A short introduction to this album. Darwin's Arrival on the Galapagos Islands An...
Audio 1 hr 23 mins
Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...study during your doctoral research degree...What ethical principles apply when planning and conducting research? Research ethics are the moral principles that govern how researchers conduct their studies (Wellcome Trust, 2014). As there are elements of uncertainty and risk involved in any study, every researcher has to consider how they can uphold these ethical...
School geography: Exploring a definition
Education & Development

School geography: Exploring a definition

...studying it you will read about the significance of geography as a subject, looking at differing views as to exactly which disciplines make up geography. The course also includes a lesson plan and a look at definitions of geography as a medium of education...This free course, School geography: Exploring a definition, focuses on how geography is currently being taught and...