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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...university courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales. Find out...
Theories and concepts in family meanings
Society, Politics & Law

Theories and concepts in family meanings

...University's Megan Doolittle joins four leading academics from the field of sociology to tackle the issues head on. They look at how families communicate and behave, and they talk about family personal life and what is meant by the term 'intimacy'. Finally they discuss the future of family studies. The Open University course DD101 Introducing the social sciences, features...
60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy
Science, Maths & Technology

60 Second Adventures in Astronomy: Dark energy

...how Einstein was right all along about the expanding Universe. We never should have doubted him...Find out more about The Open University's Natural Sciences courses. Transcript Read Stephen Serjeant on what it means to equate the curvature of the Universe with the amount of stuff in the Universe Discover how you can study physics and astronomy with The Open ......
Defining your research methodology
Education & Development

Defining your research methodology

...guide your research process and explain why you use particular methods. This article explains more...One of the things your proposal needs to demonstrate is that your project is feasible. Start by specifying the physical or digital context of your research. For example, is it in a classroom, lab, health, social care setting or in the field? Will it be conducted online,...
Teaching and learning tricky topics Badge icon
Education & Development

Teaching and learning tricky topics

...universities, who need to develop their skills in teaching difficult knowledge. It will also be useful for career development of academics who wish to upskill in learning design, digital innovation and analytics...As a teacher, educator or trainer, do you often think, I just don’t understand why they don’t understand? Learning should be transformative, and this course...
Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: Tackling BAME Disparities in STEM Education
Miscellaneous

Northern Ireland Science Festival 2022: Tackling BAME Disparities in STEM Education

...University's Science courses and qualifications. The BAME community is drastically unrepresented in the STEM industry within Northern Ireland. Higher education institutions have a responsibility to encourage more BAME students into STEM subjects and shift this industry wide disparity. Representatives from The Open University, Queen’s University and Ulster University...
Parent and guardians: Your questions answered
Education & Development

Parent and guardians: Your questions answered

...university. Alexandra Roberts from the University of South Wales is here to answer your questions. ...Tips for the application process Wondering how you can get involved and support with the application process? In this video, Alexandra offers practical advice for how you can help your young person with the decision-making process, from attending open days through to UCAS...
Social construction and social constructionism
Society, Politics & Law

Social construction and social constructionism

...University course. It is intended to help you gain a greater understanding of the terms: social construction and social constructionism. The audio file was recorded in 2001. It is a studio discussion between academic colleagues who examine and define social construction and social constructionism. Participants in the discussion were: John Clarke Professor of Social Policy...