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Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy
Education & Development

Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy

...introduction to this album. Understanding and tackling language difficulties Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the interviews on the album. Developmental disorders Professors Maggie Snowling and Charles Hulme give an overview of the main developmental disorders in language and literacy. The cognitive approach Professors Maggie Snowling and...
Where to take your learning next
Education & Development

Where to take your learning next

...introduction to Open University study. Designed specifically for OU students, it can also help you to find out more about your interests and where you want your learning to take you. Please watch this short animation to find out about our Access Modules. Transcript There are four Access modules to choose from, and they start each February, May, and October. You might even...
Everyday English 2
Languages

Everyday English 2

...manage your digital badges online from your OpenLearn Profile. In addition, you can download and print your OpenLearn Statement of participation – which also displays your badge. This course has been produced as part of the Department for Education's Flexible Learning Fund, the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and with the kind support of Dangoor Education,...
Level 1: Introductory 48 hrs
What does the anatomy of World records reveal?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What does the anatomy of World records reveal?

...introduction of gutters on the side of the pool that allows small waves to splash off rather than rebound saw the 100m freestyle (men/women) record drop by 3.3/1.0% in one year. Another dramatic fall came with the introduction of full-body and low-friction swimsuits in 2008 which were subsequently banned. It is in cycling that we can most easily quantify the impact of...
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Germany

...Introduction: English There is a huge variety of bread types in Germany. German families buy their bread in one of many bakeries found on German high streets, either independent or part of local chains such as Dat Backhus or Nur Hier in Hamburg. Rye bread is the most popular. It can be made of pure rye flour or with mixed flours, with or without grains and seeds. On a...
Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Spain
Languages

Explore the baking and culture of Europe: Spain

...Introduction: English Spain has many different breads, but the product that best reflects the geographic and cultural diversity is the empanada, because each region has adapted the fillings to the local produce. Religion has played a very important role in shaping Spanish baking traditions. During the Muslim invasion, Spaniards stated their Christianity by eating a lot of...
COP26 Glasgow and questions of environmental and social justice
Society, Politics & Law

COP26 Glasgow and questions of environmental and social justice

...introduction of 29 ‘Comprehensive Development Areas’ with an objective of clearing slum dwellings (Glasgow Today and Tomorrow | Scotland on Screen). Through the development of new housing estates situated at the edge of the city such as Easterhouse, Drumchapel, Castlemilk and Pollok, much of the population has been relocated from the city centre to these areas...
Improve your everyday maths for free
Science, Maths & Technology

Improve your everyday maths for free

...managing your money, working out measurements and understanding percentages – rather than algebra or trigonometry. The Challenge is all about boosting your confidence by giving you access to the learning resources that are right for you. It is a great stepping stone to help you feel ready for further formal qualifications, progress at work or get to grips with your...