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An appreciative approach to inquiry
Education & Development

An appreciative approach to inquiry

...learning, or practitioner research) has long been established as an important part of educational practice. Much of our thinking about inquiry is still shaped by Dewey’s (1933) discussions about the vital role of reflection as being the driver for practitioners to undertake inquiries into processes of teaching and learning. Dewey’s writings about inquiry can be seen...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs
Mindfulness in mental health and prison settings
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mindfulness in mental health and prison settings

...learning a bit more about the concept of mindfulness and how it can be understood and applied. You will then consider the different ways in which mindfulness can be integrated into therapy sessions, and what the benefits of these might be. After this, you will explore some of the specific ways in which mindfulness has been used in prison contexts. Finally, you will have...
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Level 2: Intermediate 10 hrs
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Digital & Computing

Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world

...learn more. This free course, Digital skills: succeeding in a digital world, will develop your confidence and skills for life online, whether study, work or everyday life. It explores a range of digital skills and practices, including digital identity, digital well-being, staying safe and legal, finding and using information and online tools, and dealing with information...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
OpenLearn supports Get Online Week
Education & Development

OpenLearn supports Get Online Week

...but there are thousands of courses, interactives, video and articles to explore if you have the chance. What is OpenLearn? This short animation explains more about OpenLearn and how to use it to your benefit. Our FAQs will cover any other questions you might have. Transcript Make the most of your time online, develop your skills and enjoy learning with OpenLearn....
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Article 5 mins
The Intervention Initiative – A bystander education programme
Education & Development

The Intervention Initiative – A bystander education programme

...and handouts. There is an accompanying resource setting out the theoretical rationale for the programme across all eight sessions. Evaluation is built into the programme. Fenton, R. A., Mott, H. L., McCartan, K. and Rumney, P. (2014). The Intervention Initiative. Bristol: UWE and Public Health England. This is an extract from The Intervention Initiative. Learn more here....
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Video 5 mins
The stories behind our streets
Society, Politics & Law

The stories behind our streets

...learn from playing Monopoly that it's far more desirable to own property on Mayfair than it is to own property on the Old Kent Road. The Open University has been working with the BBC on two series, The Secret History of Our Streets: London first broadcast on BBC Two, 6th June 2012 and The Secret History of Our Streets: Scotland first broadcast on BBC Two, 25th July 2014....
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Activity 5 mins
Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Society, Politics & Law

Rupesh Shah On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...learning about systems thinking at the OU for over 15 years; initially as a research fellow on the PersSyst Project (working alongside Rose Armson in supporting systems thinking for People services at the OU) and then as an Associate Lecturer on an undergraduate and postgraduate modules in systems thinking. Rupesh received his BSc (Hons) from the University of Bath in...
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Audio 15 mins
Business matters in voluntary organisations
Education & Development

Business matters in voluntary organisations

...learning, digital skills and time management before going into Higher Education. The incredibly flexible nature of YXM130 that you can choose what you want to make up your required study hours, is for me, my favourite aspect of this module as it gives me the ownership and choice! As I work in a voluntary role as a member of a local board for Young Enterprise Scotland and...
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Article 5 mins