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Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials
Education & Development

Learning Design resources to support embedding sustainability competencies and learning outcomes in course materials

...educators to reflect on whether sustainability can be included in the course design, and to flag that support is available. The United Nations (UN) defines sustainability as development that: Meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Works towards building an inclusive, sustainable and resilient future...
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Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix
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Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix

...Education & Language Studies at The Open University, will deliver his inaugural lecture on Why school is bad for us – lessons we need to learn, on Thursday 16 November at The Open University, when he will explore this obsession and ask if there are some simple ways to release teachers from these shackles. In his lecture, Professor Rix will draw on everyday examples from...
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South Asian young adult carers: Balancing their caring roles and planning for the future
Health, Sports & Psychology

South Asian young adult carers: Balancing their caring roles and planning for the future

...education, culture and faith as they transition to adulthood, as part of the SATTA research at The Open University...Introduction Dr. Geraldine Boyle and her colleagues are carrying out research into the experiences of South Asian young adult carers living in England as they transition (or progress) to adulthood. They told us about who they care for, what this involves...
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Neurodiversity Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodiversity Collection

...inclusive world. Our articles and free courses are here to help you understand neurodiversity more and discover support strategies, particularly during this Neurodiversity Celebration Week (16-22 March)...This OpenLearn collection brings together a range of free resources designed to educate, inspire, and support neurodivergent learners, allies, educators, and employers....
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Tomorrow's Ed
Education & Development

Tomorrow's Ed

...education? We've pulled together some of our best FREE learning content pondering this question...From July 16th, The Open University will be exploring the future of education - what's possible, what might happen and what we are already innovating at The OU. Follow the Facebook and Twitter page for more information on #TomorrowsEd and explore some of our related FREE...
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Wellbeing and mental health collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Wellbeing and mental health collection

...Education level. Staff in the Higher and Further Education sector can also use the resources to improve their knowledge of positive health behaviours, building their capacity to support students and supporting Continuing Professional Development. Importantly, the collection was developed using students’ voices. Students across Wales informed its contents by providing...
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Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday
Education & Development

Building peace through teaching Remembrance Sunday

...education in schools, helping children understand war, build empathy and create inclusive communities...Remembrance Sunday is an important event in the UK calendar. It takes place on the second Sunday in November, and many schools design activities to teach children about its significance. Approaches to teaching about Remembrance can support the development of peaceful...
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Learning through Technology
OpenLearn Ireland

Learning through Technology

...Educational Technology researcher, Eileen Scanlon looks at the benefits of 'inquiry learning' for young students, and how she is using the experiences to help design a customized tool kit to support evidence-based 'inquiry learning'... Learning through Technology Open University Educational Technology researcher, Eileen Scanlon looks at the benefits of 'inquiry learning'...
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