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Opening up history: teaching transatlantic slavery in British schools
History & The Arts

Opening up history: teaching transatlantic slavery in British schools

...work, even if that meaning can sometimes be difficult and complicated to grapple with. 4. What is your research project about? My most recent project focuses on the teaching of slavery in British schools. Between 2008–13, transatlantic slavery was a compulsory part of the national curriculum and it is still frequently taught. Despite the sensitivity of the subject there...
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Article 5 mins
Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!
Money & Business

Understanding management: I'm managing thank you!

...work what we might call self-management. In order to do this, we will examine some of the key processes of management decision making, such as allocating time, staff, physical and financial resources: prioritising and problem solving and monitoring performance...This free course, Understanding management: I'm managing thank you! provides you with a set of ideas for...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
MK gallery
History & The Arts

MK gallery

...the ways in which MK Gallery works with different community groups within the city and collaborates with local charitable organisations. Transcript Experience These interviews look at the different paths that the staff at MK Gallery took on their journey towards working there. Transcript Head over to MK gallery to find out more about their latest news and exhibitions....
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Video 5 mins
Black and Minority Ethnic Network Podcasts - series 1
Education & Development

Black and Minority Ethnic Network Podcasts - series 1

...worked experiences of Black and Minority Ethnic staff and students of the OU. Highlighting relevant work happening within the institution in relation the race and ethnicity as well as giving a showcase to academic research and projects...OU BME podcast intro by Katherine Jegede Transcript Rehana Awan and Sas Amoah - OU BME podcast interview by Katherine Jegede Transcript...
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Audio 2 hrs
Translation as a career
Languages

Translation as a career

...work and reflect on what they say. You will assess your own language level and find out how translators maintain their language skills. You will also engage in a short translation activity...This free course explores translation as a career. During the course you will meet professional translators discussing their work and reflect on what they say. You will assess your...
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Level 3: Advanced 4 hrs
Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver
Education & Development

Julie Asumu: mother, grandmother, stalwart of Manchester’s Black community, activist and care giver

...work was hard, it gave me great satisfaction when it was done. The visual impact it provided to the school was a sight to be seen. Notwithstanding the hard work that would perhaps today be classed as child labour, the chores and responsibilities, I believe, implanted in me a deep sense of accountability which put me in good stead for the path my life would take. At the...
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Article 15 mins
Everyday maths 2
Science, Maths & Technology

Everyday maths 2

...Working through the examples and interactive activities in this course will help you to, among other things, calculate how much paint you'll need for decorating, convert currencies or make progress in your career or further education. To complete this course you will need access to a calculator, a notepad and pen, and a protractor. Enrolling on this course will give you...
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Free course 48 hrs
Studying medicine bilingually
Health, Sports & Psychology

Studying medicine bilingually

...work experience, voluntary work, any experience that shows an ability to work in a team, communication skills et cetera. So, if we look at work experience, it can be anything. It could be work experience in a hospital, which is a traditional way that medical students come into medical school but it’s important to remember that there are some areas of the country ......
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr