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Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers Badge icon
Education & Development

Developing Reading for Pleasure: engaging young readers

...free course has been authored by Dr Lucy Rodriguez Leon, Professor Teresa Cremin, Dr Helen Hendry, and Dr Sarah Jane Mukherjee from The Open University. It is primarily intended for teachers, teaching assistants, librarians, and school leaders, and some of the activities will focus on the curriculum. While reading volunteers, parents, and all those interested in promoting...
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Level 2: Intermediate 24 hrs
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Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding autism

...free course, Understanding autism, introduces the autism spectrum, how it is experienced by individuals and families, and why it has become a global concern. The course explains how understanding of the autism spectrum and approaches to diagnosis and care have evolved. Key scientific approaches to studying autism are explained and illustrated, alongside substantial use of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
About OpenLearn Wales
OpenLearn Cymru Wales

About OpenLearn Wales

...free courses and evidencing course completion. From your MyOpenLearn profile, you will be able to track your progress and download an activity record. To find out more about how OpenLearn works, please see our frequently asked questions. Study with The Open University For most of our undergraduate courses you don't need any formal qualifications to study with us. With...
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Get started with OpenLearn
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Get started with OpenLearn

...free course. Statements of participation and digital badges Almost every course completed earns you a statement of participation, while our range of badged courses will also earn you a digital badge and continuing professional development points. Statements and badges will appear in the ‘My achievements’ section of your OpenLearn profile. Sharing your achievements...
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The business of film
History & The Arts

The business of film

...free 12-hour course explores the intriguing world of film production, and illuminates the processes of film development, distribution and finance...Making a film is a creative endeavour, but it's also a business project. And just like any other business, most films are intended to make money. This free online course, The business of film, will show you how film production...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Surface water
Nature & Environment

Surface water

...free course, Surface water, helps you examine the options...--- Please note: This is course is due to be archived on Monday 13th March 2023. You can study the course up until this date. For learners who have completed the course, the Statement of Participation will remain in your learner records in your OpenLearn profile. --- Water is arguably the most important ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Working mathematically
Science, Maths & Technology

Working mathematically

...free course, Working mathematically, is aimed at teachers who wish to review how they go about the practice of teaching mathematics, those who are considering becoming mathematics teachers, or those who are studying mathematics courses and would like to understand more about the teaching and learning process...This free course, Working mathematically, is aimed at ......
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Babylonian mathematics
Science, Maths & Technology

Babylonian mathematics

...free course looks at Babylonian mathematics. You will learn how a series of discoveries has enabled historians to decipher stone tablets and study the various techniques the Babylonians used for problem-solving and teaching. The Babylonian problem-solving skills have been described as remarkable and scribes of the time received a training far in advance of anything...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs