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An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher
Languages

An unheard voice from a Chinese teacher

...open to changes. It was not an easy task for the Chinese style of teaching to be truly accepted by British schools. When the Head teacher of Bohunt already had his preference on what makes a good lesson and who is to blame if things went wrong, we Chinese teachers had a hard battle to begin with. Discipline and teaching pedagogy: In the conversation between Mr Strowger...
Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey
History & The Arts

Are you a Christian without a church? Take the survey

...but only about 15% of these said they belonged to, or were active members of, a church. That leaves a large number of people who identify themselves as Christian who aren't active members of a particular church. The Open University is interested in finding out what Christianity means to these 'missing' Christians - and, if you're one, we'd love to hear your views....
National Engineering Day
Science, Maths & Technology

National Engineering Day

...put together some fantastic free resources of the topic of engineering...You can read more about how The Open University is marking National Engineering Day 2024 with a striking new piece of digital artwork being virtually projected onto the OU’s Walton Hall building in Milton Keynes, UK: highlighting the contributions of four inspirational engineers. Discover more...
Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills
Education & Development

Writing critically and structuring your essay - Academic Study Skills

...Open this tutorial in a new tab. More like this Cardiff University offer a wide range of online tutorials and other study-skills support aimed at undergraduate and postgraduate taught students. These include tips on how to study more effectively, time management, what is meant by critical thinking, as well as specific guidance on writing to a university standard. [Cardiff...
Lord Puttnam Installation Ceremony 2007
OpenLearn Ireland

Lord Puttnam Installation Ceremony 2007

...Open University. Although perhaps best known as a film director, he has also had four other careers: in publishing, advertising, the charitable sector and government. But his success was not built on early academic achievements and he therefore strongly identifies with the sometimes lonely, difficult and brave decisions that OU students make in choosing to study and...
What are the benefits of creative play at home?
Education & Development

What are the benefits of creative play at home?

...openness to new concepts and a tolerance for ambiguity.Creative play can also reveal interesting insights into children’s thinking and their concerns. They might express some of their anxieties through an imaginary world; for example, choosing to roleplay being a doctor or nurse looking after a family, might be an indication of their inner thoughts relating to COVID-19....
United We Will Swim: Women’s Role in The Struggle to Save Glasgow’s Govanhill Pool
Society, Politics & Law

United We Will Swim: Women’s Role in The Struggle to Save Glasgow’s Govanhill Pool

...Open University's History and Social Sciences qualifications. Background In March 2001, Glasgow City Council decided to close what was to many residents in the heart of Glasgow’s Southside, the famous historic baths and washhouse in Calder Street, Govanhill, against the wishes of the local community. A small group of local people attended the final evening session...
Now live: Could we control our climate?
Science, Maths & Technology

Now live: Could we control our climate?

...course tells the story of climate science in a new way, aiming to find a fresh perspective for thinking about the future...[Photograph of Moraine lake, Alberta. The photo shows a blue-green expanse of lake water, with dense forest on the left, and rocky mountainous terrain to the right of the lake.] Climate change is one of the greatest challenges we face as a society,...