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...student-parents face? OU lecturer, Helen Owton, reflects on her experience and gives out some handy advice. ...[student parent on a laptop with toys surrounding her] In 2005, I found myself starting a new life as a single mother at 25 years old. I was thrown into a new and scary situation and I had no idea how I was going to give my daughter the life I wanted her to have....

...Students receive this in addition to the standard hardcopy materials when studying an Open University (OU) module. Students’ access to their learning and study support can also be limited. Education staff can vary across establishments in terms of what they can do to support students on their learning journeys. SiSE learners may have a chequered experience with...

...students ...[Setting up Skype on a Nokia] Dyslexic students might appreciate being assisted to set up video conferencing in advance First contact It is good practice to find out information about students and to contact those with dyslexia and SpLD to discuss their requirements. Teachers need to get to identify the strengths of their learners with dyslexia so that they...

...Student with a credit card drinking coffee] It can be tempting to blow all your student loan but, with the cost of living going through the roof, learning how to manage your finances will be crucial. Discover how to manage your money with our handy free course... Managing my money for young adults 2: Learn how to prepare some healthy meals [Four lunchboxes with healthy...

...becoming a successful teacher. This free course, Becoming a reflective practitioner, explains what is meant by reflective practice and how to ensure that reflection leads to learning. As a beginner teacher you will encounter many contradictions and challenges in school; you will learn to teach in a particular context but will need to be able to transfer your learning to...