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Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)
Education & Development

Teamwork: an introduction for school governors (Wales)

...Open Course is part of a collection of training resources for school governors in Wales...Welcome This course provides a brief introduction to the field of teamworking. You can also access the other courses in this collection: An introduction to leadership for governors and Inclusive education: knowing what we mean. Teamwork plays an important and essential role in...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...resources about women's history and gender equality. This year the theme is #AccelerateAction for gender equality...International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of women to raise awareness about gender equality. International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8th March, with thousands of events occurring around the world to mark the economic, political and...
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Article 5 mins
Time management and study
Health, Sports & Psychology

Time management and study

...Education at The Open University in Inclusive Practice, says: I usually make portable notes ie: mp3 audio notes of the extensive reading I have to do so I can listen to them anytime even when doing chores or travelling. I listen to my notes when dressing and cooking etc., so I am engaging with material often. I work full time as a teacher so time is very short for me and...
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Article 10 mins
Professional Doctorate Hub
Education & Development

Professional Doctorate Hub

...Open University that promotes the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge and practice? Discover what a Professional Doctorate offers and whether you are ready to register for this type of degree by exploring this collection of FREE resources...EXPLORE MORE: To discover the locations of EdD programmes in the United Kingdom, click on this interactive map...
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Article 5 mins
What is the national learning hub for volunteers?
Education & Development

What is the national learning hub for volunteers?

...resources and courses, to help you gain the confidence and recognition you deserve as a volunteer or someone working with volunteers...You are the future of volunteering. The helping hand when it’s needed most. You are part of a national movement to create a better future in health and care. The national learning hub for volunteeers' two collections made in partnership...
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Article 5 mins
Flipping the flipped: The Flipping German project at the OU
Languages

Flipping the flipped: The Flipping German project at the OU

...education, especially when it comes to languages? Dr Karina von Lindeiner-Stráský, Dr Ursula Stickler and Dr Susanne Winchester explore the 'Flipped Classroom' methodology. ...Learning languages, with its emphasis on communication and practice, can seem daunting, especially outside traditional classrooms. In the academic year 2017/18 the award-winning ‘Flipping...
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Article 10 mins
Happy New Year
Miscellaneous

Happy New Year

...resources from Open University academics to ensure the wellbeing of you and your family. Help others Maybe you want to give something back to the community this year, or help an individual? Take a look at our free badged open course on volunteering and our interactive to help others stay safe online. More free courses on volunteering and cyber security: Working in the...
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Article 5 mins
Apollo 11’s ‘one small step’ sparked a new rush to reach the Moon
Science, Maths & Technology

Apollo 11’s ‘one small step’ sparked a new rush to reach the Moon

...education. Not surprisingly perhaps, The Open University has championed space research for most of its existence. We are very proud of our continuing leadership in this global endeavour. Indeed, it has been very exciting to be involved in the theory-changing ­discovery of water in Moon rocks, which had been thought to be devoid of water for almost four ­decades since...
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Article 5 mins