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Home education: levelling the playing field or increasing inequalities?
Education & Development

Home education: levelling the playing field or increasing inequalities?

...students but interestingly showed new insights into how they learn, approach and regard exams...Find out more about The Open University’s Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. [Sign saying 'EXAMS AHEAD' next to books] EHE students have to pay in full and sit exams as private candidates, organising their own exams with willing exam centres; at a school, college or...
Are you estranged from your family and considering university?
Education & Development

Are you estranged from your family and considering university?

...student finance. The key issue is that estranged students do not have any financial, emotional or other support from their parents (biological or adoptive parents) for their higher education studies. They are self-reliant and live independently, sometimes with friends or a relative such as grandparents before or while at university. Support available Estrangement is so...
My teaching experience on 'Are our kids tough enough? Chinese school'
Languages

My teaching experience on 'Are our kids tough enough? Chinese school'

...Students taking part in PE with a Chinese school teacher (BBC programme use only)] “Teaching English students the Chinese way? Whose idea is that?” I thought to myself. But in the meantime I was thrilled that I had this opportunity to be involved in this programme and to teach English students in a typical English school, which is situated in the beautiful...
My unique path to university: real stories
Education & Development

My unique path to university: real stories

...students who are sharing their varied experiences, including young carers, those with autism, and those who have joined university later in life. ...This series of videos is documenting the journeys of university students from backgrounds currently underrepresented in higher education. Tom's story Hear how Tom overcame health challenges and adapted to life as a student....
Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?
Education & Development

Am I ready to be an apprentice distance learner?

...become a successful apprentice distance learner...Distance learning can open up opportunities for study. You might have not studied for a while, you might be returning to education, or you might not have had the chance to study at a higher level before. This free course, Am I ready to be a distance learner?, will help to boost your confidence. You'll explore useful skills...
Critical thinking – A skill and a process
Education & Development

Critical thinking – A skill and a process

...students, this is what makes us critical thinkers. Critical thinking is not just one skill, rather it is the result of a number of skills applied effectively. In order to be able to think critically, you’ll need to be able reason. You’ll need to be able to assess the source of the information you’re given and you’ll be able to reflect on its accuracy or validity,...
My career goal: Construction
Science, Maths & Technology

My career goal: Construction

...become a civil engineer. Transcript How to apply for a CSCS card The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) provides proof that individuals have the necessary training and qualifications to carry out their work. For more information on how to apply, go to: www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/other-card-schemes/construction-skills-certificate-scheme-cscs/ Transcript...
Managing my money with Bobby Seagull
Money & Business

Managing my money with Bobby Seagull

Watch Bobby Seagull talk to students and ex-students about their experiences of living in shared rental accommodation while at university.