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...education by reaching millions of learners each year, through free educational resources. ​Free learning resources are core to our social mission. We believe that the main barriers to starting education are access, lack of confidence and cost. This is why the Open University works to remove these barriers: We build on formats and platforms that are available offline and...
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Department for Work & Pensions
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Department for Work & Pensions

...with leading providers of online education, the DWP are promoting resources that will benefit learners everywhere. They have selected these OpenLearn courses to enhance your digital and employability skills, so you can prepare more effectively to achieve your career aspirations. There are also courses to help you improve your functional English and Mathematics skills....
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The impact of a Professional Doctorate
Education & Development

The impact of a Professional Doctorate

...educational experiences of four OU graduates, and the difference the professional doctorate made in their lives. Transcripts Professor Hazel Reid - Transcript Dr Eddie Rocks - Transcript Dr Pauline Lyseight-jones - Transcript Dr Tim Maxwell - Transcript EdD stories Read about the personal and professional impact of the Professional Doctorate on OU graduates. EdD posters...
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Supporting children's development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting children's development

...a deeper understanding of children's development from early years up to the age of 17. You will focus on topics including the development and management of relationships, encouraging reading, behavioural management, special educational needs and the importance of reflective practice. Transcript If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here....
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Ada Lovelace Day
Science, Maths & Technology

Ada Lovelace Day

...education, and by her teenage years was becoming recognized as a mathematical prodigy. In addition to whatever natural talent she possessed, Ada was driven to the exploration of mathematics by her mother; who saw in logic, a cure for the madness that had afflicted Lord Byron. Ada was taught by and corresponded with many of the leading mathematicians of her day, including,...
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“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language
Languages

“Pobal Teanga Faoi Bhláth”: why Good Friday Agreement affects the Irish language

...education and almost all vestiges of the language from public and state existence. Many Irish language speakers in the north today will point to the founding of Gaeltacht Bhóthar Seoighe, the first urban Gaeltacht in Ireland in over 100 years, as the beginning of the current revival, which led directly to the birth of Scoil Ghaeilge Bhéal Feirste (now Bunscoil Phobal...
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Speak in colours!
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Speak in colours!

...des goûts et des couleurs, on ne discute pas’ (‘each to their own’). Whilst this expression suggests that we should never quibble over colours, chromatic terms can nonetheless provide a rich source of discussion for language learners who want to extend their knowledge of idiomatic expressions in the target language. Indeed, there are many descriptions and...
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iOrchestra
Society, Politics & Law

iOrchestra

...online orchestra that will allow people who live hundreds of miles apart to make music together for the first time.” It was initiated by researchers, scientists and educators and encourages people to participate through an online platform and special events. iOrchestra is national in orientation and concerned with participation. It was launched in 2014 and is ongoing....
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