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How to become an ethical researcher
Education & Development

How to become an ethical researcher

...Becoming an ethical researcher OpenLearn course and connects with The Open University website Our voices: research ‘about’, ‘with’ and ‘by’ children and young people. @@PLUGINFILE@@/FINAL%20-7db.mp4 Transcript IMAGE ATTRIBUTION Special thanks to Flat Icon for the following: Happy-face: Icon created by th studio Thumbs-up-hand: icon created by Dave Gandy Cog:...
Try distance learning for FREE with the OU
Education & Development

Try distance learning for FREE with the OU

OpenLearn from The Open University, is a free online learning resource that’s open to everyone. It’s a great way to see if distance learning is right for you and prepare you for university...There are over 1,000 courses to choose from with no start-dates, so you can begin right away or at a time that suits you. Some courses are based on The Open University degree...
Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act
Education & Development

Student-Parents: It’s a juggling act

...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....
Stories from our Black students
Money & Business

Stories from our Black students

...OU community, but are based on the students’ lived experience. Debra's student experience Transcript. I’m a single mum and I’m studying because I want to give my son a better life. I want to create a future where I can provide for him in ways I never had. Andrea's student experience Transcript. It felt like my dream was slipping away. Then I found the OU Black...
The importance of education for students in secure environments
Education & Development

The importance of education for students in secure environments

...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...
Preparing tutorials for dyslexic language students
Education & Development

Preparing tutorials for dyslexic language students

...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...
Ten tips for students starting university
Education & Development

Ten tips for students starting university

...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...
A collection: psychology research students' articles
Health, Sports & Psychology

A collection: psychology research students' articles

...what psychologists do? Discover some of the fascinating research our PhD students in the School of Psychology have been doing in these introductory articles. ...This content is associated with The Open University's Psychology courses and qualifications. Psychology research students’ topics include criminology, teaching, autism, data privacy, politics and extremism....