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Black History Month 2022 talks
Education & Development

Black History Month 2022 talks

...University’s Black History Month event in October 2022...Union Black Our Union Black: Britain’s Black Culture and steps to anti-racism short course is part of a UK-wide initiative to tackle racial harassment in Higher Education. In this lecture Lurraine Jones, Deputy Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, shares insights and reflections on the importance of...
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Video 3 hrs
Exercise and mental health
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exercise and mental health

...University course E233 Sport and exercise psychology: a case study approach...Exercise and mental health: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: demonstrate an awareness of the links between physical activity and mental health understand some of the proposed theories of why exercise benefits mental health...Exercise and mental health: 1...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
ADHD and Dyslexia: How and why formal diagnosis can be helpful
Education & Development

ADHD and Dyslexia: How and why formal diagnosis can be helpful

...guide explores both conditions, with insights into how they are identified, what the process can feel like, and the impact a diagnosis can have. You’ll also hear from Jo, who shares her experience of receiving an ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, alongside practical tips and links to further support. This was produced to support the BBC/OU co-production of inside our minds...
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Activity 5 mins
15 minutes on Mars
Science, Maths & Technology

15 minutes on Mars

...guide to the red planet! In just 15 minutes, you’ll have the chance to explore Mars and get some surprising facts along the way. Travel back in time to uncover the history of Mars, investigate the environment on the planet today and find out where the future might take us. [Illustration of Mars in space] [AstrobiologyOU logo]This article is part of the Astrobiology...
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Activity 15 mins
How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?
Nature & Environment

How is the IPCC helping scientists talk about climate change?

...guide that helps scientists communicate their climate knowledge more clearly, more concisely and - crucially - more effectively to a wider public. It's produced six simple principles it suggests scientists take into consideration when talking about their work and research to a non-specialist audience. And although aimed at climate scientists, the advice holds good for any...
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Video 5 mins
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in STEM Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in STEM

...Guide for Scientists, Engineers, and Mathematicians. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Fanghanel, J., Pritchard, J., Potter, J. and Wisker, G. (2016) Defining and supporting the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL): a sector-wide study. Available at: https://core.ac.uk/ display/ 46597830 (Accessed: 4 June 2021). Gilpin, L. S. and Liston, D. (2009) ‘Transformative...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Five things to know about being disabled and LGBTQ
Health, Sports & Psychology

Five things to know about being disabled and LGBTQ

...guide' by The Open University and Mencap. 2021 'Talking about Sex: Young people speak out'. 2020 'Talking about Sex: A booklet for young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their carers'. 2019 Guidance and Standards 'Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships: For those working with young people with life-limiting or life-threatening...
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Article 10 mins
Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner
Education & Development

Learning to teach: becoming a reflective practitioner

...guide for beginning teachers, Open University Press. Dewey, J. (1910) How we think, Boston, D.C.Heath. Dye, V. (2011) ‘Reflection, Reflection, Reflection. I’m thinking all the time, why do I need a theory or model of reflection?’, in McGregor, D. and Cartwright, L. Developing Reflective Practice: A guide for beginning teachers, Open University Press. Finlay, L....
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs