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Capacities for managing development
Money & Business

Capacities for managing development

...studies in the UK and in India to illustrate ways in which forest management is changing, and how such changes can be implemented. To complete the album, Open University academic Giles Mohan explains why the case studies were selected and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU870 Capacities for managing...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins
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...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research
Education & Development

Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research

...study and action research, by drawing on examples from the classroom. The activities in the course provide an opportunity for you to design and develop your own project...This is the fourth of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Undertaking classroom research is seen as an effective form of CPD. This free course, An introduction to classroom...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Think like a scientist
Science, Maths & Technology

Think like a scientist

...skills that will develop your scientific thinking – like what to look for when designing an experiment, why you should keep a scientific journal and how to report your results. By the end of the collection you will be able to think about how to investigate the world around you and find out how it works. These materials form part of the Open University free courses Basic...
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Audio 49 mins
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...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs
Introduction to number theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to number theory

...studies in mathematics and other mathematically rich subjects such as physics and engineering. Topics covered include mathematical typesetting, number theory, conics, statics, geometric transformations, calculus, differential equations, mathematical language and proof, dynamics, eigenvalues and eigenvectors and combinatorics. It also helps develop the abilities to study...
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Level 1: Introductory 18 hrs
Innovation in health and social care practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

...studying this course, you should be able to: identify how innovation and digital technologies impact on the role of health and social care practitioners evaluate some of the criticisms that arise from transforming practice through technology explain how planning and evaluating change can empower practitioners to use their knowledge and expertise in designing service...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Developing a research question in International Relations
Society, Politics & Law

Developing a research question in International Relations

...skills necessary to develop your own. Through a series of activities, including a bespoke Masterclass, you will have the opportunity to reflect on what makes a good research question and to consider the types of questions that one might ask when doing a research project in international relations. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs