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BOOKS, STUDY FILES & GUIDES
Dicovering Science books
Eleven of the twelve blocks of the course are each based around a book, which forms the main component of the teaching materials and is specifically written for the purpose by authors at the OU. Block 12 does not have a book but a collection of recent papers and publications.
A loose-leaf Study File accompanies each book. This contains notes and comments on the other activities and provides a place for the students to keep track of their own skills development and learning processes.
A Study Guide card for each block is provided to help students co-ordinate the different activities and plan them into their own schedules.