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Take our short survey and tell us what you think

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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 - Bosnia: Two schools under one roof

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Introductory Level Duration 5 mins Updated 07 Aug 2012
As the Bosnian government seeks to reintergrate education after the war of the 1990s, Two Schools Under One Roof is a first step.
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Learning to Learn

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Introductory Level Duration 80 hours Updated 18 Jun 2013
By The Open University
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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Sharing power and transforming educational practice

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Introductory Level Duration 8 hours Updated 18 Jun 2013
By The Open University
Explore the notion of a life of learning and interrogate 'common-sense' assumptions about schooling. Consider what is the research process and how becoming a co-researcher...
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Learning to learn: Planning for personal change

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Introductory Level Duration 8 hours Updated 18 Jun 2013
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Explores academic theories and acts as a guide to help you establish where you want to go and what you want to achieve. You...
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Learning through enquiry in primary schools

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Learning through enquiry in primary schools Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker
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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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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Supporting learning in primary schools Copyrighted imageCredit: The Open University/Karen Parker
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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