Young lives: is now a good time to be young?
This course looks at young lives in the UK today, asking the question is this a good time to be young?
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6 hrs
Partnerships and networks in work with young people
In this course, you will explore a range of meanings for the word 'partnership' and see that it is used to describe a range of practices, structures and processes.
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10 hrs
Attachment in the early years
This course covers theory and research in the area of attachment in early childhood.
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6 hrs
Play, learning and the brain
This course examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children.
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15 hrs
Children and young people’s participation
This course emphasises that the adoption of an integrated approach to participation by different sectors of the children's workforce is of crucial importance.
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12 hrs
Exploring equality and equity in education
This course considers the complexity of social justice as applied to education and reflects on the different purposes of, and value ascribed to, education in different countries and cultures. It discusses different conceptions of 'justice' and the distinction between equity and equality.
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10 hrs
Literacy, social justice and inclusive practice
This course explores some of the tensions and debates linked to the aim of achieving literacy for all, using specific examples.
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10 hrs
Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner
This course explains what is meant by reflective practice and how to ensure that reflection leads to learning.
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5 hrs
Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD
Research skills – Module 1: Getting started on your PhD is for students who are in the first and second term of their research degree.
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10 hrs
Digital learning for youth and adults in forcibly displaced communities
For policymakers and programme providers involved in digital learning programmes.
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12 hrs
Primary languages eTwinning platform 2023
This platform connects teachers participating in the Primary languages eTwinning initiative set up by the Open University in collaboration with Frogston Primary School in Edinburgh. Teachers based in Scotland and in Wales are participating in this project.
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10 hrs
Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2022
Welcome to the 2022 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.
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1 hr
Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2021
Welcome to the 2021 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.
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1 hr
Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Student Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.
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1 hr
Student Entrepreneurship Competition 2019
Welcome to the 2019 Entrepreneurship Competition. The competition will help students and recent graduates take their business ideas forward by securing cash prizes to invest in their ventures.
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1 hr
Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists
Open version: This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.
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10 hrs
Building Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Actions for Natural Hazard Scientists
This course explores how natural hazard scientists can strengthen their contribution to disaster risk reduction activities.
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10 hrs
REAct (Droits - Preuves - Action): Mise en œuvre d’un système de documentation et de suivi des droits humains
Un cours d’introduction pour les bénévoles et le personnel utilisant le programme de REAct de Frontline Aids pour documenter les violations des droits de l’homme.
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6 hrs
An intro to the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme: “Art for Action”
This article covers the origins of the Connecting Communities and Heritages against Climate Crisis (CCHCC) programme - Art in Action - which started with initiatives in Scotland connecting school communities with local government, and is now, in 2024, spreading to Wales and sub-Saharan Africa. The programme is currently a collaboration between the Open University and Highland OneWorld and is actively seeking additional partners.
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Verification, validation and testing prioritisation tool
Visually analyse transition of requirements, risk analysis, prioritisation and potential impact with this verification, validation and testing tool for industry.
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1 hr
FIFA Guardians™ Safeguarding Essentials
An introduction to essential safeguarding knowledge for football and FIFA member associations.
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2 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Developing your Safeguarding Effectiveness
This course builds on Course 2, FIFA Guardians Starting your Safeguarding Journey, and extends your knowledge of some of the safeguarding topics already introduced.
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24+ hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Starting your Safeguarding Journey
The second in a series of courses to build safeguarding knowledge and develop Safeguarding Officers’ working practices.
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12 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Embedding Safeguarding Practice
This course extends your knowledge of some central safeguarding topics and explains some new principles and practices. It also provides you with the knowledge to help you embed safeguarding practice across your organisation.
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20 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Promoting Wider Safeguarding Change
This course is designed to help you think about how your organisation might learn from safeguarding experiences, develop a positive safeguarding culture and identify organisational strengths and weaknesses.
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7 hrs
Fondamentaux de la prévention du programme FIFA Guardians™
Une introduction aux principes fondamentaux en matière de prévention destinée aux associations membres de la FIFA et aux acteurs du football en général. Le cours de 90 minutes explique ce qu'est la prévention, pourquoi elle est importante et comment faire pour réduire les risques et répondre adéquatement aux situations de préoccupation liées à la prévention.
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2 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Commencer ici votre parcours de prévention
Ce cours est le deuxième d’une série de cours visant à développer les connaissances des apprenants dans le domaine de la prévention en faveur des enfants et à améliorer la pratique professionnelle des responsables de la prévention en faveur des enfants.
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12 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Développer votre efficacité en matière de prévention
Ce cours développe davantage les connaissances des personnes qui débutent dans le domaine de la prévention, notamment en clarifiant les méthodes de travail recommandées.
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24+ hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Intégrer les bonnes pratiques de prévention
Cette formation élargit vos connaissances sur certains thèmes centraux de la prévention (en faveur des enfants) et explique également de nouveaux principes et de nouvelles pratiques clés. Elle vous apporte également les connaissances nécessaires qui vous aideront à intégrer la pratique de la prévention en faveur des enfants dans votre organisation et à développer votre expérience.
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20 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Promouvoir un plus grand changement dans la prévention en faveur des enfants
Ce cours est conçu pour vous aider à réfléchir à la façon dont votre organisation peut tirer des leçons des affaires de prévention et développer une culture positive de prévention en faveur des enfants. Il consolide également vos connaissances existantes et vous aide à identifier les forces et les faiblesses de votre organisation.
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7 hrs
Fundamentos de salvaguardia del programa FIFA Guardians™
Una introducción a los conocimientos esenciales de la salvaguardia para las federaciones de fútbol y las federaciones miembro de la FIFA; el curso de 90 minutos explica qué es la salvaguardia, por qué es importante, y cómo usted puede ayudar a reducir los riesgos y a responder adecuadamente ante cualquier preocupación sobre la salvaguardia.
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2 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Aquí comienza su camino en la salvaguardia
Este curso es el segundo de un ciclo de cursos destinados a desarrollar los conocimientos de los alumnos y las alumnas en materia de salvaguardia y protección y a mejorar la práctica laboral de los responsables de salvaguardia y protección.
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12 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Claves para desarrollar una salvaguardia eficaz
Este curso sigue ampliando los conocimientos de los que se inician en su función de salvaguardia, lo que incluye explicar las formas de trabajo recomendadas.
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24+ hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Claves para integrar las prácticas de salvaguardia y protección
Este curso amplía sus conocimientos sobre algunos de los temas centrales de salvaguardia y protección ya tratados e introduce nuevos principios y prácticas. También le brinda los conocimientos necesarios para poder integrar las buenas prácticas de salvaguardia y protección por toda su organización y que acumule experiencia diversa.
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20 hrs
FIFA Guardians™ Promover un cambio más amplio en la salvaguardia y la protección
Este curso ha sido diseñado para ayudarle a pensar acerca de cómo su organización podría aprender de las experiencias de salvaguardia y desarrollar una cultura de salvaguardia positiva. También refuerza sus conocimientos actuales y le ayudará a identificar los puntos fuertes y débiles de la organización.
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7 hrs