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Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...study skills in many schools. However, over recent years the government has been encouraging the use of new approaches which place the pupil at the centre of classroom activity, with more interaction between staff and students, and use of new technology. Twenty years ago there was an enormous shortage of qualified teachers in China. Today, most teachers have had...
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Article 10 mins
Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism
Society, Politics & Law

Protest Banners: Oddfellows and Chartism

...skills required for successful university study – is an ideal starting point. You will be introduced to a range of absorbing subjects to prepare you for a wide range of qualifications in the humanities, including: art history English literature English language studies history modern languages The theme of popular protest runs throughout the module and is used to link...
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Video 5 mins
All my own work: exploring academic integrity Badge icon
Education & Development

All my own work: exploring academic integrity

...Study skills and time management Asking for help This final session will take around 120 minutes to complete. At the end of the final session there will then be a quiz to check your understanding. By passing this quiz, which should take you around 30 minutes to complete, you will also have the opportunity to earn a digital badge as evidence of your learning. You can read...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Why study languages?
Languages

Why study languages?

...study skills – how to improve your writing and speaking language skills. Section 5: Language and culture – ideas for three short plays or sketches. Section 6: International Christmas – an exploration of the many and different Christmas traditions around the world, as an example of the connections between language and culture. Find out more about studying with The...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs
Studying the arts and humanities
History & The Arts

Studying the arts and humanities

...studying the arts and humanities demonstrate an awareness of the basic skills and techniques for studying at a distance...Studying the arts and humanities: 1.1 Introducing the arts and humanities - This course is an introduction to studying the arts and humanities. It takes you through a series of exercises designed to develop your approach to study......
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support
Health, Sports & Psychology

Black and Minority Ethnic students: Mental wellbeing and study support

...study skills, as well as developing academic skills to prepare for undergraduate study. We noted that Black students are less likely to succeed on Access than white students (sadly, this is true of the OU and the rest of the university sector). We were also aware the Black students were less likely to declare a mental health difficulty – and thus were proportionately...
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Learning, thinking and doing
Science, Maths & Technology

Learning, thinking and doing

...study skills such as note taking, effective writing or preparing for assignments. If you believe that you need to learn, or brush up on, these types of skills then you are strongly advised to get a copy of The Sciences Good Study Guide by Northedge, Thomas, Lane and Peasgood, 1997, Open University. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of level 1 study in...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Taking your first steps into higher education Badge icon
Education & Development

Taking your first steps into higher education

...studies will involve the guided step-by-step analysis of works of art and build on the skills that you have already gained from studying the use of the study diamond. I will focus on the analysis of contemporary art from the 1980s onwards, from the perspective of the academic discipline of art history. You will apply the study diamond to the analysis of contemporary...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs