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Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix
Miscellaneous

Why school is bad for us - an inaugural lecture by Professor Jonathan Rix

...Education & Language Studies at The Open University, will deliver his inaugural lecture on Why school is bad for us – lessons we need to learn, on Thursday 16 November at The Open University, when he will explore this obsession and ask if there are some simple ways to release teachers from these shackles. In his lecture, Professor Rix will draw on everyday examples from...
Challenging Workplace Gender Roles: One Woman’s Story
Society, Politics & Law

Challenging Workplace Gender Roles: One Woman’s Story

...education/resources/twenties-britain-part-one/married-womens-employment-bill/ (Accessed: 28 October 2021). Office for National Statistics (2021) Female Employment Rate (aged 16 to 64, seasonally adjusted). Available at: https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/employmentandemployeetypes/timeseries/lf25/lms (Accessed: 22 December 2021). Paterson, L....
The Children's Research Centre Hub
Education & Development

The Children's Research Centre Hub

The Open University's Children's Research Centre enables participation by children and young people - this collection of FREE resources explores some of their important work. ...The Children's Research Centre is all about research with about and led by children and young people. Find out more in our FREE resources below...
Ageing Well Collection
Health, Sports & Psychology

Ageing Well Collection

...resources including expert insights, recorded talks, podcasts, interactives and courses. ...[Ageing Well Public Talks logo]The Ageing Well Public Talk Series (AWPTS), a novel educational intervention co-produced with and for the public, was founded on the principles of the innovative model ‘Five Pillars for Ageing Well’ (5P). AWPTS is the result of a public education...
Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal
Education & Development

Addressing ethical issues in your research proposal

...Open University You should be able to justify the research decisions you make. Utilising these resources will guide your ethical judgements when writing your proposal and ultimately when designing and conducting your research study. The Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research (British Educational Research Association, 2018) identifies the key responsibilities you will...
My unique path to university: real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: real stories

...education. Tom's story Hear how Tom overcame health challenges and adapted to life as a student. [My Path to University: Tom's Story] Andrea's story Andrea shares his perspective as a young carer and the first member of his family to go to university. [My Path to University: Andrea's Story] Liam's story Liam shares his experience of joining university later in life and...
Inclusive Leadership: Effecting change
Education & Development

Inclusive Leadership: Effecting change

...overlooked, the publishers will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity. Don't miss out If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses....
My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally
Education & Development

My experience of being a South Asian LGBTQI+ ally

...Open University’s BME network steering group and dedicated LGBTQI+ ally to the OU’s Proud Network, I believe that everybody should have access to a safe space to speak up and be their authentic selves. I had the pleasure of engaging with individuals from the Black and Minority Ethnic LGBTQI+ community during Pride month. Having a safe space to discuss sensitive topics...