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Why teach art?
Education & Development

Why teach art?

...skills. Some of the skills and values gained from the study of art and art history are listed below. For present purposes these can be subdivided into those that are intrinsic (undertaken for their own sake) and those that are extrinsic (externally motivated). Intrinsic aptitudes include: creativity and imagination; self-expression and perception; spatial awareness;...
Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Introduction to mental health science
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to mental health science

...study in neurosciences and mental health...This suite of three courses focuses first on anxiety (Exploring anxiety), then depression (Exploring depression), and finally explores the relationship between these conditions (Exploring the relationship between anxiety and depression). They will help you to consider some of the key issues around diagnosis, causes and...
How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?
Education & Development

How do Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students experience their undergraduate dissertation module?

...study in an online university found that Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students need to spend 6–12% more time engaging with the virtual learning environment (VLE) than White students, in order to get the same grade (Nguyen et al., 2020). Furthermore, while 79% of White students obtained a first or a second upper class degree in 2021/22, only 60% of Black students and...
Machine translation in language learning and teaching
Languages

Machine translation in language learning and teaching

...skills (including pronunciation), and attitudes (including curiosity). For language learning in particular, learners need to develop a reflective attitude, follow their progress constantly, think back on past examples and extend their skills and understanding step by step. If you are a learner who is learning a language independently with the help of OMT, a critical...
What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?

...study; it supplements some of the subject areas they have studied and presents content around new areas. The materials can also act as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for people working in sport and fitness who need to find out more about specific areas of knowledge and skill development. What is in it? There is a vast range of content with some written around...
European Day of Languages
Languages

European Day of Languages

...studies languages at the Open University, and watch more videos on her YouTube channel to find out why she is a great advocate for language learning and plurilingualism. [Learning a language at The Open University - Lindsay Dow] But why learn another language? Well, if Lindsay’s enthusiasm isn’t convincing enough, think of learning another language as a way to...
Charity Reed
Education & Development

Charity Reed

...skills!), as she explains...[OpenLearn case study user Charity Reed] ‘I’ve loved discovering OpenLearn,’ Charity told us, ‘I genuinely don’t think I’ll ever not use OpenLearn if I’m honest.’ For Charity, her OpenLearn discovery began with a move from the North of England to Scotland. ‘I’m a 51-year-old mother of two grown-up sons and the relocation,...
Article 5 mins
Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too
Society, Politics & Law

Social mobility isn’t just about 18-year-olds: adults need life chances too

...study. But given the gradual demographic fall in the number of 18-year-olds since 2011, there will not be enough of these potential students to have a significant impact on aspirations for a more equal society – to say nothing of addressing Britain’s skills shortages. My own research suggests the key disadvantaged group on which universities could have a quicker, and...