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Education & Development
Should boys be taught about periods and the menstrual cycle at school?
Could including boys in lessons on periods help reduce stigma and taboo around the menstrual cycle? A recent report suggests it might.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Why going dairy-free can hit your iodine levels
Replacing cows milk with non-dairy alternatives can put you at risk of not getting enough iodine. Here's why that matters - and what you can do about it.
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Education & Development
Tim Coughlan on projects
The Open University's Tim Coughlan explains the benefits of doing a project in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Rebecca Ferguson on Working Collaboratively
The Open University's Rebecca Ferguson explains the why it's important for long distance learners to work together in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Anne Wesemann on critical thinking
The Open University's Anne Wesemann explains the meaning of critical thinking in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Leigh-Anne Perryman on going the distance
The Open University's Leigh-Anne Perryman explains how long a distance learning course takes to complete in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Julian Cooper on Using Sources
The Open University's Julian Cooper explains the importance of citing writers in assignments in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Michelle Lawson on Academic Writing
The Open University's Michelle Lawson gives you tips on academic writing and assignments in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Patrick Andrews on academic talk
The Open University's Patrick Andrews gives you tips on academic talk in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Education & Development
Play, learning and the brain
This free course, Play, learning and the brain, examines the area of brain-based learning, with a particular focus on the development of the young child's brain, and is of particular relevance to those who work with young children. We begin by looking at the structure and functions of the brain, and the impact that sensory deprivation can have ...
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Education & Development
Learning How To Learn: Words from the Wise
Considering distance learning? Be inspired by some of the world's greatest writers, philosophers and leaders throughout history with these reflective quotes on learning and self-development.
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Education & Development
Truddy on projects
OU student, Truddy, talks to us about projects as part of distance learning in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.