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Volunteering in the education sector
Education & Development

Volunteering in the education sector

...have in order to give something back.” Any more advice for someone thinking of volunteering? “Start small and don’t be afraid to give it a go. You may find it snowballs from there! And if it doesn’t work out, don’t beat yourself up.” [AC Collection] This resource is part of the Active Citizenship in Wales collection. Discover more on the collection homepage....
Life after sport: giving back
Health, Sports & Psychology

Life after sport: giving back

...In 15th European Congress of Sport & Exercise Psychology (pp. 130-130). University of Muenster. Wylleman, P. (2019). A developmental and holistic perspective on transiting out of elite sport. In M. H. Anshel, T. A. Petrie, & J. A. Steinfeldt (Eds.), APA handbook of sport and exercise psychology, Vol. 1. Sport psychology (pp. 201–216). American Psychological Association....
Fit for office - the dark triad and selection of MPs
Society, Politics & Law

Fit for office - the dark triad and selection of MPs

...out of the EU, Brexiteers demonstrate little sympathy for the public regarding the impacts on the public. Politicians such as arch-Brexiteer Jacob Rees Mogg seem likely to benefit financially from Brexit, while the rest of the population becomes poorer. The crop of Brexiteer politicians currently dominating British politics as well as seeming surprisingly incompetent also...
The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?
Society, Politics & Law

The Open University at 45: What can we learn from Britain's distance education pioneer?

...out free course materials and podcasts, and watching BBC specials co-created with the OU, requires no commitment from students who might be intimidated by formal enrollment. But what amounts to a free trial can pique their interest, build their confidence if they decide to engage with course materials, and ultimately improve the chances that they'll sign up for degree...
Writing your research proposal
Education & Development

Writing your research proposal

...out the different stages of your project, and how you will complete it studying i) full-time for three years ii) part-time for four years. The first sections of the proposal - the introduction, the research question and the context are aimed at addressing considerations one and two. Your Introduction Your Introduction will provide a clear and succinct summary of your...
Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Taking a Fresh Look at Managing Employee Engagement and Wellbeing

...out? Employee Engagement [Tech start up office] Employee engagement may be a management approach that you are already familiar with, as it has become increasingly more mainstream over the last decade, with many organisations already promoting strategies to foster engagement, as a way of working which benefits both employees and employers. As well as improving performance...
Why Do Historians Disagree?
History & The Arts

Why Do Historians Disagree?

...out more about The Open University's History courses and qualifications The reasons why historians disagree are many and varied, but the following represent some of them: Questions of the selection and relevance of evidence The method and the techniques of history Ideology and political predisposition The purpose for which history is studied in the first place More...
What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What made Muhammad Ali "The Greatest"?

...indeed blacks, several civil rights leaders, sports performers and entertainers came out publicly in his defence. He was hailed as their champion. Given the growing respect he was afforded, he was seen as an influential figure. Ali’s moves were monitored by government intelligence organizations; his conversations were wiretapped. But the mood of the times was changing: he was widely regarded as a martyr by the by-then ......