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Ageing, health inequalities and person-centred care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing, health inequalities and person-centred care

...University's Health and Social Care courses and qualifications. As part of the Ageing Well Public Talk Series we explore how important it is to maintain well-balanced nutrition and hydration throughout our lives, as well as regular physical and social activity in older age. Within the series we also explore how this knowledge might be used to facilitate self-management...
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Valuing death at home: making preparations
Health, Sports & Psychology

Valuing death at home: making preparations

...University's Health and Social Care qualifications. In this second of a series of OpenLearn articles linking to The Ageing Well Public Talks (AWPT) Series structured around Five Pillars for Ageing Well that runs every year at The Open University, we are going to discuss how we could prepare for a home death. Earlier in the AWPT Series, we discussed Advance Care Planning...
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How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...University academic Fernando Rosell-Aguilar, introduces the course further. Transcript Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Applying to study for a PhD in psychology
Health, Sports & Psychology

Applying to study for a PhD in psychology

...university lecturer or researcher. Some PhD students will already have embarked on this pathway, by working as a research assistant or university tutor. If you have different aims, for instance to work as a practitioner such as a counsellor, it may be more appropriate to undertake occupational training, like a certificate or diploma, or a different kind of degree such as...
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Level 3: Advanced 6 hrs
Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919
Society, Politics & Law

Revisiting Red Clydeside: 'Bloody Friday': The Battle of George Square, Glasgow, 1919

...in January 1919, and to reflect on the enduring legacies of this period. The controversy around Glasgow 1919 and Red Clydeside more generally is a key element of this material. A secondary aim has been to provide a guide to previous research, writing and published output of many varied kinds, as well as accounts of the events on Clydeside provided in other forms of media....
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Careers education and guidance
Education & Development

Careers education and guidance

...university, or into work at any age – are life-enhancing for individuals and crucial to our future social and economic well-being. They are also an indicator of a good school. This free course, Careers education and guidance (CEG), discusses what a school's personal development programme should provide, and how all teachers have a role in securing successful transitions...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...guide 2nd Edn.. pp. 1-24. London: Open University and Springer. Available at: https://oro.open.ac.uk/70335/1/Systems_approaches_ch1.pdf Reynolds, M. and Holwell, S. (2020) Chapter 7 Epilogue: Systems Approaches and Systems Practice. In: Martin Reynolds and Sue Holwell (eds.) Systems approaches to making change: a practical guide 2nd Edn. pp. 1-24. London: Open University...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...university, including as a school governor or getting involved with your school’s parent-teacher association. Positions like these usually don’t need any kind of special qualifications, and most often all you need is enthusiasm. But if you do work in education, there are still ways for you to volunteer your skills and knowledge beyond your day job. Below, be inspired...
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