Introduction This course introduces you to the concepts of: It will provide you with the skills and confidence to engage in further OER work as both creator and user. Find out more about studying with The Open University byÂ
Am I ready to study in English?
Even if you feel confident using English in everyday situations, studying in English at higher education level might present extra challenges. This free course, Am I ready to study in English?, provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your English language skills through a series of academic exercises.
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Your understanding and attitudes to science
What is meant by 'science'? How do political, philosophical and religious beliefs affect scientific discoveries and developments? In this free course, Your understanding and attitudes to science, you focus on your own experiences and knowledge of science, and you look at creative contexts to support children's scientific learning in primary schools and early years settings.Author(s):
Engaging with educational research
This free course, Engaging with educational research, introduces you to the theoretical toolkit that is an essential part of engaging in educational enquiry. You will consider the types of theories and what their role is in the research process. Two very influential research perspectives are examined to identify differences in ways we think about and study the social world.Author(s):
Youth work: Introducing policy
In this free course, Youth work: Introducing policy, we will look at the meaning of policy, how it works as a mechanism for persuading people to behave in particular ways, its role in shaping our understandings of young people, and the role practitioners can play in mediating and influencing policy. First published on Thu,
Introduction This course introduces you to analysing academic writing and, in particular, the way an article might be structured to clearly explain an investigation to other researchers. It explores the issue of observation of children and young people across the age range birth to 18 years using qualitative observation approaches in small-scale studies. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 3 study in Author(s):
The interplay between leading and learning
Leadership in learning contexts is not confined to those who have it as part of their job title. Everyone has opportunities for leading - be it of learners, of colleagues in curriculum or project development, or more formally. Everyone also has the opportunity for learning. This unit explores the interplay between leadership and learning.Author(s):
Working with young people in sport and exercise
This unit examines the special considerations of coaching or instructing young people in sport and exercise. The physiological differences between children and adults will be considered along with the practical implications of coaching young people. First published on Wed, 23 May 2012 as Author(s):
Learning and practice: Agency and identities
This free course, Learning and practice: Agency and identities, introduces you to a sociocultural approach to understanding and analysing learning in educational institutions, the home and the workplace. First published on Thu, 14 Apr 2016 as Author(s):
Geometry
Geometry is concerned with the various aspects of size, shape and space. In this unit, you will explore the concepts of angles, shapes, symmetry, area and volume through interactive activities. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as Geometry. To find out more visit The Open Un
Understanding early years environments and children’s spaces
This unit considers some of the different environments children encounter in their early years. It encourages you to develop your reflection of children’s environments and provides opportunities for you to investigate and evaluate young children’s experiences and your role in supporting them. First published
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7 Logarithms The equation 23 = 8 means that 3 is the index of the power to which we raise the number 2 to produce 8. A logarithm is an index, and in this example, 3 is the logarithm of 8 to the base 2. We write this as Log2 8 = 3 These two equations are identical: 23 = 8 and log2 8 = 3 They express the same fact in the language of logarithms. 6 Basic trigonometry We are going to look at some of the basics of trigonometry relating to right angle triangles. So the first question is, What is a right angle triangle? It is a triangle in which one of the angles is 90°, which is commonly referred to as a right angle. The sum of the angles in any triangle is 180°. So if the other two angles are α and β as in Author(s): E Simultaneous equations Simultaneous equations are pairs of equations that are both true (i.e. they are simultaneously true). They are both expressed as equations with two unknowns. By making one of these unknowns the subject of both equations, we can then substitute the subject in one equation and then solve for the other unknown. Then we can substitute back into the equation and solve for the subject. 5.2.2 The emergency stop technique This exercise is an emergency relaxation technique to counteract panic and the build up of tension. Say sharply to yourself STOP! (aloud if the situation permits). Breathe in and hold your breath for a moment before slowly exhaling. As you do so, relax your shoulders and hands. Pause for a moment, then breathe in slowly again and hold. This time, as you breathe out relax your forehead and jaw. Stay qu 5.1.2 Turning the negative into the positive Here is a rewording of some of the negative student comments from Section 2, which we have re-worded into positive comments.
