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The Goldlist method: Learning vocabulary by writing it down
Languages

The Goldlist method: Learning vocabulary by writing it down

...Open University's Language courses and qualifications. The basic principle You start by writing down lists of phrases you want to learn. Then you wait for at least two weeks to find out that you almost miraculously remembered 30% of the expressions from each list—long-term! Sounds incredible, right? Try it out for yourself. Here is a quick manual: 1. Dividing into four...
The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal
Money & Business

The Bottom Line Expert Opinion: The Volkswagen Scandal

...opening investigations into VW’s business practices and a growing list of models accused of using this fraudulent technology. The Agence France-Presse takes a closer look at the business ramifications of this scandal in its article “New Volkswagen boss has work cut out for him in wake of test rigging scandal”. These revelations of cheating also point to broader...
Terminal illness and wellbeing: supporting people in the workplace
Health, Sports & Psychology

Terminal illness and wellbeing: supporting people in the workplace

...open questions and be willing to keep the conversation going about what their goals are in terms of working. Try not to rush into making decisions too soon; perhaps offer a sabbatical rather than retirement to give time to consider options. The Dying to Work campaign also outlines other reasons people may want to stay in employment when they have a terminal illness and...
Stamford College
Education & Development

Stamford College

...Open University academics write the courses on the OpenLearn website but, as Caz explains, you don’t need to have an academic background, or work to a certain level to complete one of our courses. ‘We’ve found the introductory courses are suitable for all, such as Business communication: writing a SWOT analysis, they’re written really clearly. I don't think you...
Are schools the best place for children to learn?
Education & Development

Are schools the best place for children to learn?

...open ethos and high degree of acceptance of children’s ideas, setting aside time for learners to explore resources and generate ideas. They seek authentic, real-world, practical, open-ended problems, that allow for imaginative scenarios and extended projects. They focus on generating and exploring ideas, encouraging autonomy and agency, playfulness and problem-solving,...
Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey
Health, Sports & Psychology

Neurodivergence and the menopause: a personal journey

...Open University and delighted in the variety of my work, which included teaching, practice tutor roles and delivering residential schools, which were large, a real thrill and great fun. Gradually, despite enjoying my various work roles, I began to be a bit more worried about everything, doubting myself and feeling muddly. I was overly anxious about any type of judgement...
Sgwrs Agored - Wales: Music Nation
History & The Arts

Sgwrs Agored - Wales: Music Nation

...o hanes cerddoriaeth Cymru ac ystyriaeth fanwl o’r syniadau, y credoau, yr arferion a’r sefydliadau sy’n sail iddo. Dysgwch fwy ar OpenLearn [Open Talks from The Open University in Wales] Cyfres o fideos yw Sgwrs Agored, lle bydd academyddion y Brifysgol Agored yn rhannu eu profiad a'u hangerdd dros bwnc neu destun o'u dewis. Gwylio ragor o fideos Sgwrs Agored...
Pathways To Success in Higher Education
Education & Development

Pathways To Success in Higher Education

...Open University in Wales. ...[PathwaysPDFCover] Pathways to Success Pathways to success is an interactive guide that will take you on a learning journey through a range of free online resources from The Open University's award winning OpenLearn website. It will help you: tailor some informal study to your own interests and goals gain an insight into higher education study...