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In the night sky: Orion
Science, Maths & Technology

In the night sky: Orion

...Open University’s observatory in Mallorca – weather permitting! In Week 4, you will consider how planets and planetary systems formed and find out about our place in the Universe. You’ll also find out about exoplanets and consider whether other stars have planets like ours. Glossary A glossary has been provided for this course. We encourage you to look at it now and...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...Open University in Wales, during which time she also qualified in the subject. Kerrie was then keen to use her skills to support governance at her children’s school. Continue reading Kerrie’s overriding interest in becoming a governor, though, wasn’t a professional one; it was about supporting the environment where her own children are educated, “where they’re...
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Article 5 mins
The Borders of Astrobiology
Science, Maths & Technology

The Borders of Astrobiology

...Open University's Science qualifications. AstrobiologyOU aspires to understand how, and where, life might be found and to address the scientific and ethical challenges faced by astrobiology-related exploration missions. In November 2021, we hosted a series of three conversations – The Borders of Astrobiology – to explore some of the ethical challenges that stretch...
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Article 5 mins
How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful
Health, Sports & Psychology

How to make the most out of our visit to the Great Outdoors: walking with The Parks Trust and staying mindful

...Open University. This article explains more...A resource for people living with dementia and their carers (for more information see our study at www.keepmewalking.info ). It is a well-known fact that getting outdoors is healthy for everybody, young or old. Being close to nature and green spaces is relaxing, inspiring and stimulating, and promotes positive mental health....
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Article 10 mins
Artificial intelligence: implications for social work writing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Artificial intelligence: implications for social work writing

...Open University's Social Work courses. Social workers write some of the most important records and reports about people’s lives, which have a lifelong impact (Pierre, 2022). Although writing is often mentioned as a burdensome sideline of what social workers do, writing and recording are core aspects of the practice of social work (Rai et al., 2024). The rapid...
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Article 5 mins
Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...Open University short courses for teachers and student teachers...Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you will be able to: understand the differences between tutoring and mentoring in Initial Teacher Education (ITE) consider the similarities and differences between tutoring and mentoring pedagogy...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
The caring manager in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

The caring manager in health and social care

...Open University course K318 Leading, managing, caring....The caring manager in health and social care: Introduction - This free course, The caring manager in health and social care, encourages you to think about how a leader or manager in the ‘caring professions’ can be, in short, more caring. It is made up of a series of four sections. The first section focuses on...
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Level 2: Intermediate 7 hrs
Neighbourhood nature
Nature & Environment

Neighbourhood nature

...open spaces. You will learn how to observe, identify and record the wildlife around you, building up a picture of a small part of your local environment...There is a fascinating world of nature all around us which we can see if we know how to look for it. Wherever you live, be it in a city or the countryside, you will find areas that support a range of wildlife. This free...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr