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Supporting children’s learning in primary education today
Education & Development

Supporting children’s learning in primary education today

...educators, teachers to think about the ways in which we use resources. I often have my mind brought to the notion in the early years, particularly this fascination with a flat pack Eid celebration, the flat pack-- what we’ve commonly come to know as Chinese New Year celebration, instead of using this more inclusive language and calling it Lunar new year, it’s flat...
Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...education structured in China? This article explores...Find out more about The Open University's International Studies courses and qualifications. [Market street in China displaying Chinese flags.] The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. It has an area of 9.6 million square kilometres with two thirds of the country covered in highlands or hill regions. A...
A guide to developing trust with home-educating parents
Education & Development

A guide to developing trust with home-educating parents

...educating families continues to grow, how can professionals improve how they work with parents who may have had a negative experience of previous local authority support?...Find out more about The Open University’s Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. Background Elective home education is becoming an increasingly popular choice for parents who are seeking a more...
Making social media work in Higher Education
Education & Development

Making social media work in Higher Education

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 3: The most popular social platforms in Higher Education: Introduction - As mentioned in the opening session to this course, there are many different websites and apps that come under the umbrella of social media. It is not possible to describe them all in...
Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth
Education & Development

Engaging with postgraduate research: education, childhood & youth

...Education and Masters in Childhood and Youth at The Open University. Or you can email WELS-ECYS-Masters@open.ac.uk. Regardless of whether you study this course on its own or as part of a Masters qualification, on completion you will be eligible for an OpenLearn Statement of Participation certificate. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of postgraduate level study in...
Taking your first steps into higher education Badge icon
Education & Development

Taking your first steps into higher education

...educational resources. Whereas the Confino children have computers with broadband, educational toys and after-school classes the Brett children appear only to have a television. Finally there is lack of money. Debbie had to give up her law degree because of the cost of childcare, and Zoe is only ‘hanging on’ at college, partly because of the pressure of having to do...
12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning
Education & Development

12 famous Confucius quotes on education and learning

...education and learning? Look at these examples...This content is associated with The Open University Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. Born in 551 BC, Confucius was a Chinese teacher and philosopher whose principles can still be applied to Chinese beliefs and traditions today, as well as philosophy across the globe. Take a look at twelve of the most famous quotes...
What is it like returning to education while working?
Education & Development

What is it like returning to education while working?

...Bangor University...She talks about finding the right balance between work, life and her studies as well as the support she has received along the way. [Ffion shares her experience of studying while working] [Bangor University logo] This resource was provided by Bangor University and is part of the University Ready hub. Find more resources like this on the hub homepage....