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Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research
Education & Development

Learning to teach: an introduction to classroom research

...Open University offers a number of modules and qualifications in postgraduate education studies...Learning to teach: An introduction to classroom research: Learning outcomes - After studying this unit, you should be able to: understand what makes something ‘research’ rather than reflective practice know how to approach the design of a piece of research understand two...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market
Money & Business

Using voluntary work to get ahead in the job market

...Sources of references By the end of this free course, you should have a full appreciation of the range of voluntary work possible and an awareness of the different ways it can help you meet your objectives whether personal or job related. This unit is from our Open University archive. If you want to study formally with us, you may wish to explore other courses we offer in...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Theo on... getting celebrity endorsements
Money & Business

Theo on... getting celebrity endorsements

...Open University’s Business Management (Marketing) qualification. Transcript Marketing isn't simple. The world isn't simple. The Open University Business School can help you sharpen your skills as a manager in charge of marketing. Selling direct to the public? The Open University has a course offering An introduction to retail management and marketing. The whole story...
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Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)
Science, Maths & Technology

Understanding systems thinking in practice (STiP)

...Source: adapted and further developed from Open Systems Group, 2004) Activity 3 Systems thinking in practice in other skill sets Timing: Allow approximately 20 minutes From the list of competencies in Box 2 make a note of any competencies that you feel represent an existing strength in your own practice and one that is less strong. Actually applying competencies in real...
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Level 3: Advanced 16 hrs
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Alternative pathways into higher education
Education & Development

Alternative pathways into higher education

...and The Open University, showing how higher education can be flexible, accessible and empowering...In this episode, we meet two inspiring young people who were home educated and have since begun their journey into higher education with the support of OpenLearn and The Open University. (Request a prospectus here.) Together, they share their honest reflections on...
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Theories and concepts in family meanings
Society, Politics & Law

Theories and concepts in family meanings

...Open 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,...
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Goal-setting for a better world: Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda
Society, Politics & Law

Goal-setting for a better world: Millennium Development Goals and Post-2015 Development Agenda

...Source: International Institute for Sustainable Development What about post 2015? To date as we proceed from the MDG’s to the Post-2015 Development agenda, it is worth reviewing the achievements as well as rethinking the goals. There are already a number of activities being undertaken by the global community feeding towards this, not least led by the UN (e.g. MDG...
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