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Me and The OU
A graphic story by Peter Nelmes on the emotional dimension of learning.
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Seeing the bigger picture: exploring the stories of children from migrant backgrounds
Photography is one way of listening to children’s voices and discovering their multifaceted lives. EdD student Karen Horsley describes her research on the stories and experiences of young children whose families have migrated to the UK made visible through documentary photography.
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Embedding mental wellbeing in higher education through inclusive curricula and pedagogy
Student mental health is a critical issue in higher education today, with academics, universities, politicians and popular media terming it a ‘crisis’. Research shows that mental health difficulties have a serious effect on students’ likelihood of attaining their study goals. EdD student Kate Lister explains why she chose this area of research ...
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Researching Professional Development Framework
Welcome to the Researching Professional Development Framework interactive tool, designed to support your development on the Professional Doctorate programmes.
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The impact of learning design
Making educational development and technology integration more efficient and sustainable by means of an EdD on learning design.
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Bodies in transition – children starting school
Starting school for the first time is a significant time in a child’s life and has a long term impact on both their later school achievement and their wellbeing. EdD student Vicky Preece explains how researching the experience of children starting school in England has highlighted ways in which this transition could go as smoothly as possible so...
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Working as a researcher | Developing research and study skills
Read through the following sections and consider how you might use the ideas to help you develop as a researching professional.
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Students’ experiences of online tutorials in health and social care
Many university students now attend tutorials in online rooms, rather than face-to-face. What does this feel like from the student perspective? Do students experience the same sense of belonging to the university community and feel that they are learning together as part of the group? EdD student Kathy Chandler explains how her research is ...
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EdD graduate stories
Read about the experiences of a range of EdD graduates, and how their doctorate has shaped their lives professionally and personally.
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Professional Doctorate Hub
Interested in postgraduate study with The Open University that promotes the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge and practice? Discover what a Professional Doctorate offers and whether you are ready to register for this type of degree by exploring this collection of FREE resources
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The impact of a Professional Doctorate
Hear from OU graduates about the personal and professional impact of the Professional Doctorate.
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Professional Doctorates projects
Wondering what our Professional Doctorate students from the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies do? Check out these case studies of their projects.