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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
International Women's Day
Society, Politics & Law

International Women's Day

...resources about women's history and gender equality. This year the theme is 'Give to Gain'...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 social achievements of...
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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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Education & Development

Supporting adult learners’ positive mental health

...Education Act regarding children with learning disabilities (The Open University, 2022). This highly offensive language was used both about and to learners, and promoted an unfounded belief that children and young people who experienced mental illness, or learning difficulties, were less intelligent than others. Ethnic minority pupils were disproportionately classified as...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
World Social Work Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Social Work Day

...resources including interactives and free courses...[world social work day poster] 15th March is World Social Work Day, a day that gives those in the profession (and students) an opportunity to express international solidarity and send consistent messages to governments, regional bodies and the community. In 2016 the theme is ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of...
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Article 5 mins
Capacities for managing development
Money & Business

Capacities for managing development

...Open University academic Giles Mohan explains why the case studies were selected and unpicks some of the issues that emerge. This material is taken from The Open University course TU870 Capacities for managing development... Capacities for managing development A short introduction to this album. Promoting forestry development in India How communities in Himachel Pradesh...
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Audio 1 hr 35 mins
Digital Nepal
Science, Maths & Technology

Digital Nepal

...education, health, language and the economy. This material forms part of The Open University course TU100 My digital life... Nepal: Wireless network innovator Dr. Mahabir Pun explains how he brought internet connections and communication systems to rural villages in Nepal. Telemedicine A look at how video conferencing provides medical support doctor's in Nepal, as it...
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Video 31 mins
Business matters in voluntary organisations
Education & Development

Business matters in voluntary organisations

...Open University's Open degree qualification I am the Partnerships Manager for the Young Applicants in Schools Scheme (YASS) which offers S6 pupils in Scotland, a national bridging programme, for those looking to go on to Higher Education or college after school. The opportunity to study university-level modules helps YASS students to gain skills like independent learning,...
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Article 5 mins