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Introductory Level Updated 05 Apr 2013
The OU is conducting a survey investigating how people use our free content. The aim is to provide a better free learning experience for everyone....
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Design a school

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Introductory Level Duration 15 mins Updated 27 Sep 2012
As a new academic year gets under way, some schools are settling in to new premises. But what sort of choices and trade-offs are made...
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World Class Films - Teachers Beyond Borders

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 07 Aug 2012
Introducing Teachers Beyond Borders, a non-profit organisation passionate about boosting literacy and teaching standards for children with special needs in Ghana 
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Learning to Learn

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Introductory Level Duration 80 hours Updated 18 May 2013
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Learning and change can mean big decisions and asking important questions. This free online course is a friendly starting point introducing a range of key...
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Learning to learn: You and your learning

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Introductory Level Duration 8 hours Updated 18 May 2013
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In this unit, the focus is on the perspective that you have on your own learning. However, as you gather evidence about this perspective,...
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Learning to learn: Learning can mean change

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Introductory Level Duration 8 hours Updated 18 May 2013
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This unit starts to explore what it takes to learn and change. Through the use of activities and introducing academic skills and evaluating websites,...
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Learning through enquiry in primary schools

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Introductory Level Duration 600 hours Updated 12 May 2013 Register by 12 Sep 2013
By The Open University
Update your knowledge and understanding of how primary-age children learn and develop your skills in observing, evaluating and supporting children’s learning.This course has a specific...
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Youth: policy in practice

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Youth: policy in practice Updated content Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker
Advanced Level Duration 600 hours Updated 12 May 2013 Register by 12 Sep 2013
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This online course continues the development of the critical, practical and analytical skills you need to work proactively within the youth workforce and particularly in...
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Supporting learning in primary schools

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Introductory Level Duration 600 hours Updated 12 May 2013 Register by 12 Sep 2013
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Develop your skills as a teaching assistant, widening your knowledge of primary education, and extending your ability to work productively with both children and teachers.This...
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