The OU has created two films within the theme of ‘Innovation in Education’. The first highlights the global challenges of health and education, the second showcases the OU’s work to address these issues. The videos can be seen here on YouTube.
Members of the public will be encouraged to view the videos to push the clips to the front page of YouTube, which will increase exposure of the featured charities. For more information and to see the videos as they go up, visit www.youtube.com/p4a and look out for The Open University videos from midnight (Saturday 18 December). Also check out the Project for Awesome website.
In the meantime, to discover more about innovation in education, explore these OpenLearn articles below then discover how to take your learning further.
Seeing the benefits of TESSA in the classroom
TESSA
The Open University has been involved in the TESSA programme bringing education to Sub-Saharan Africa. But has the scheme been a success? Read more : Seeing the benefits of TESSA in the classroom
English In Action
Apple
English In Action are using mobile technology to create new ways of teaching and learning. Read more : English In Action
Schooling for displaced children
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Providing quality education for displaced Iraqi and Palestinian children can pose real challenges. Read more : Schooling for displaced children
Education in Syria
Lion TV
Syria is proud of its approach to education. To what extent is that pride valid - and is there room for improvement? Read more : Education in Syria
The Key To The Future
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In addition to helping disadvantaged young people in the UK, Sport Relief money supports kids overseas. It helps those forced to live really tough lives... Read more : The Key To The Future
Afro-Web
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Learn about young designers in Kenya who are using the web to fight poverty Read more : Afro-Web
Interview: Head to Head
Production team
An interview with Aminah Mukasa and Mr Ntairaho, the headteachers of the two schools featured in BBC FOUR's African School series Read more : Interview: Head to Head
Interview: Mohammed Musoke
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An interview with head of art and design Mohammed Musoke, part of BBC FOUR's African School series Read more : Interview: Mohammed Musoke
Interview: Shem Kageye
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An interview with student Shem Kageye, part of BBC FOUR's African School series Read more : Interview: Shem Kageye
Interview: Proscovia Nadaga
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An interview with student Proscovia Nadaga, part of BBC FOUR's African School series Read more : Interview: Proscovia Nadaga
Interview: Harriet Myendwoha
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An interview with special needs teacher Harriet Myendwoha, part of BBC FOUR's African School series Read more : Interview: Harriet Myendwoha
Why is schooling failing in the 'new' India?
BBC
India is experiencing impressive economic growth, but has more children out of school than any other country. Dr Prachi Srivastava looks at the reasons why Read more : Why is schooling failing in the 'new' India?
Child work and education
BBC
Around the world 246 million children work. And when work gets in the way of school, the impact this can be huge Read more : Child work and education
My Chinese schooldays
Wang Jin
Wang Jin, who currently teaches Chinese in London, grew up in Anhui Province. Here, she describes first-hand daily life in one of our schools: Read more : My Chinese schooldays
A Chinese education
Alison Beale
How does the Chinese system organise itself? As you might expect, there's a fairly firmly defined structure. Read more : A Chinese education
Class struggles
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Alison Beale reveals what education means in the modern China. Read more : Class struggles
Chinese education: How do things work?
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Chinese School provides a fascinating insight into the Chinese education system. Here, we provide some background to the stories. Read more : Chinese education: How do things work?
Take your learning further
Living in a globalised world
The Open University
Try this free OpenLearn unit which will give you an insight into just how equal the globalised world is Read more : Living in a globalised world
Study at the OU: International development: challenges for a world in transition
BBC
Explore a range of issues in the context of changing global, political and economic circumstances Read more : Study at the OU: International development: challenges for a world in transition
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