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EDI in research: a collection
Education & Development

EDI in research: a collection

...Reyes, 2022, p. 1). Each page aims at stimulating thought and discussion rather than provide a definitive guide. There are few concerns that cannot be resolved without careful deliberative thought. You can view a working document on the project here. Reference Reyes, V.l (2022). Academic Outsider: Stories of Exclusion and Hope. Redwood City: Stanford University Press....
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Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
Digital & Computing

Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...project sought to examine how the pandemic affected these students’ learning journeys – and what we could learn from this disruption to address the degree awarding gap more meaningfully. Our study focused on Level 1 Computing modules, which play a critical role in students’ transition into higher education. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analysed quantitative...
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Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds
Society, Politics & Law

Syria, Spitsbergen and Seeds

...project seed banking project on the Arctic island of Spitsbergen made it possible for that research to continue. Transcript Hi, I’m Dr Oliver Zanetti. I’m a PhD graduate of The Open University’s Department of Geography where I currently work as a Research Associate. I’m going to examine how conflict in the Middle East risked disrupting research into the future...
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Why teach art?
Education & Development

Why teach art?

...Introduction - What value does art have in the school curriculum? This unit, primarily aimed at colleagues teaching art in schools, explores the justification for including art in the school curriculum together with some of the current criticisms commonly heard. Find out more about studying with The Open University by visiting our online prospectus...Why teach art?:...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Getting started with Italian 2
Languages

Getting started with Italian 2

...Introduction - [Described image] Last week you learned how to ask and say what the time is. This week you’re going to learn and practise how to ask and say the time using the 24-hour clock, which is commonly used for arrival and departure times, and for opening and closing times of shops and services. You’ll also learn how to talk about different times of the day,...
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
Weather derivatives - the financialization of weather
Society, Politics & Law

Weather derivatives - the financialization of weather

...manage the risks presented by nature, such as too much rain at the wrong time of the year and very harsh frosts?...Listen to the discussion below, as John Allen and Michael Pryke talk about the abilities of finance to offer a solution to risks presented by nature. Transcript This work is linked to the Environment and Society course - DD213, which studies the entanglements...
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Life in a bubble: the training camp experience at a World Cup
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life in a bubble: the training camp experience at a World Cup

...managing a tournament training camp is a complex task which, in England’s case, has evolved from some bitter experiences and failures to perform at the level the squad where capable of. Germany in 2006 is a good example. The 2006 golden generation: learning the hard way Expectations for England ahead of the 2006 World Cup were high. The squad was full of experienced...
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Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements
Society, Politics & Law

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

...Introduction - Wildfire is fire out of human control. More specifically, the United Nations Environment Programme has defined wildfires as ‘an unusual or extraordinary free-burning vegetation fire which may be started maliciously, accidently, or through natural means, that negatively influences social, economic, or environmental values’ (United Nations Environment...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs