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Environmental Science in the Field
Science, Maths & Technology

Environmental Science in the Field

...work A lecturer explains what is involved in environmental field work; aims, objectives and the assessment of a field study. Conducting a field study Carrying out a field study in a predominantly limestone-rich environment, identifying the depositional and erosional environments associated with a particular area and annotating to sketches. Habitat Study Habitat Study...
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Growing up with Disability
Health, Sports & Psychology

Growing up with Disability

...working towards the inclusion of disabled children and young adults in social activities and organisations, encouraging friendships and fun. It looks at PLUS from the view of the children, the carers and the families. This material forms part of The Open University course KE312 Working together for children... Growing up with Disability A short introduction to this album....
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Audio 1 hr 6 mins
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...working to solve problems collaboratively and creatively. It examines some of the ways which OU specialists in creative problem solving recommend to tackle difficult problems, and how to implement them in a community setting...This free course, Collaborative problem solving for community safety, offers a range of techniques for community police officers, other...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Goya
History & The Arts

Goya

...works of Goya and the influences of the times in which he lived. Anyone with a desire to look for the influences behind a work of art will benefit from studying this course...What influenced Goya? Did Napoleon's invasion of Spain alter the course of Goya's career? This free course will guide you through the works of Goya and the influences of the times in which he lived....
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages
Education & Development

Assessment in secondary modern foreign languages

...work through the activities you will be encouraged to record your thoughts on an idea, an issue or a reading, and how it relates to your practice. Hopefully you will have opportunities to discuss your ideas with colleagues. We therefore suggest that you use a notebook – either physical or electronic – to record your thoughts in a way in which they can easily be...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Using visualisation in maths teaching
Education & Development

Using visualisation in maths teaching

...working with images? Does mental imagery lend itself more easily to shape and space topics? How can we use it in number work? Can this work have a place within the School Curriculum? Do pupils improve their mental imagery as they are given more opportunities to use it? Is mental imagery part of the problem-solving process? How do you think it improves concepts and skills?...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations
Money & Business

Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations

...work within voluntary organisations, as paid employees or staff, to develop energetic, practical and thoughtful leadership practice...Welcome to the free course Developing leadership practice in voluntary organisations. This course provides an opportunity for people who work within voluntary organisations, as paid employees or staff, to develop energetic, practical and...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act
Education & Development

Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act

...working part-time and receiving a student loan. I’m sure there are many Open University students who can relate to this situation and have started their learning journey here. Many lecturers and tutors working at the Open University recognise that "student-parents" are usually juggling studies, family life, part/full-time work and maybe other caring responsibilities....
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