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What failing in the learning journey feels like
Education & Development

What failing in the learning journey feels like

...students who fail? Drawing on personal and professional experience, Karen Storey and Vicky Kiddey share their insights. ...Find out more about The Open University's Education courses and qualifications. Failing an assignment at whatever point in your learning journey is not simply an academic event – it can feel deeply personal, almost existential. Students often...
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Danielle Martin
Education & Development

Danielle Martin

...become a lifelong learner!’...[Danielle Martin]Danielle is studying for a BSc in Psychology at The OU, starting her third module in October 2022, but it all started almost 20 years ago very differently, as she explained to us: ‘I attended a brick university to study for a BA in History and Politics. Unfortunately, the environment didn’t suit me at all. I was a very...
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Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)
Education & Development

Making your learning count – Example study pathways (YXM130)

...OU members of staff, based on subjects they would be interested in studying if they registered for the module. These have been provided to inspire you and provide an example of the variety of Open Educational Resources available. Just click on an example to see what courses each individual would choose to study! If you are a Young Applicant in Schools Scheme (YASS)...
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The exclusion debate: Discussion hub
Education & Development

The exclusion debate: Discussion hub

...OU/BBC series Excluded: Kicked Out of School is one of these. With 90 students, it is the largest PRU in England. Every one of its students have been permanently excluded from mainstream schools. The move to ‘alternative provision’ such as a PRU is not intended to be permanent – the intention is that, with support, some students can be integrated back into...
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Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?
Nature & Environment

Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?

...OU) and John Doggart, an architect, at the new Milton Keynes Development Corporation (MKDC). This work was carried out firmly encouraged by the MKDC management. Jake had become very concerned about UK energy policy. This was a time when North Sea oil and gas were coming on stream and there was a rose-tinted optimism about the future of nuclear power. How about just using...
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Technology in sport since 1969
Health, Sports & Psychology

Technology in sport since 1969

...OU students beginning their studies. Indeed, technology has advanced rapidly both in sport and for the OU. Back in the 70s the TV was part of the furniture and from 1971 was used by the OU to broadcast late night lectures to students. Now it has become part of a home cinema experience in the living room! In the late 70s the popularisation of the ......
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Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice
Nature & Environment

Paul Tucker On Using Systems Thinking In Practice

...OU degree course in Environmental Management and Technology, qualifiying with first class honours in 2019. He started postgraduate study towards a Masters in Systems Thinking in Practice in 2020 and completed the first module, Managing change with STiP (TB872) and enrolled in a second module, T891, Making Environmental Decisions, which started in November 2021. Paul...
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Science for everyone as £1m pledge supports new Open University courses
Science, Maths & Technology

Science for everyone as £1m pledge supports new Open University courses

...OU courses at no cost to the student, ranging from exploring the Moon to investigations into cancer and autism. Learners don’t need to be formally registered students – anyone can sign up to study a badged course. Badged courses provide another way of helping learners to progress from informal to formal learning. Digital badges are a way of demonstrating new skills...
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