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Are you thinking about making a significant change in your life, such as returning to study or taking a different direction at work? This album looks at the learning journey of three people who’ve changed their lives through learning, not only through formal education, but by a continuous process of lifelong learning. The four video tracks show you how to build on what you already know and how to use your skills and qualities to achieve change. They encourage you to consider the opportunities that are open to you and help you set goals for the future. This material forms part of the course Y165, Learning to Change.
- Duration 25 mins
- Updated Wednesday 24th December 2008
- Posted under Education & Development
Track 1: Learning To Change
Interviews with three adult learners - their background and reasons for taking further education courses.
© The Open University 2008
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learning To Change | Interviews with three adult learners - their background and reasons for taking further education courses. Play now Learning To Change |
| 2 | Juggling a Job | Three adult learners talk about the value of life experience and describe how they managed their studies alongside other commitments. Play now Juggling a Job |
| 3 | Benefit through Learning | What the future holds. Adult learners reflect on how their studies have furthered their careers and changed their attitude to life. Play now Benefit through Learning |
| 4 | Johari Windows | A technique that helps you create notes about yourself and creates a basis for decision making. Play now Johari Windows |
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