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Women and the fight to reclaim higher education
Society, Politics & Law

Women and the fight to reclaim higher education

...education across Scotland and the rest of the UK in the 2020s...Find out more about The Open University's History and Social Sciences courses Background In the context of the growing ‘cost of living crisis’ in 2022, it’s unsurprising that trade union activity in Scotland has featured regularly in public discourse. Waste and recycling workers made headlines when they...
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Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub
Education & Development

Welcome to the OpenLearn Resources for Educators hub

...education, special schools and pupil referral units...The resources cover a range of topics including ones aimed at specific subject knowledge development and those targeted at pedagogy, whole school topics or specific initiatives. The resources are offered at different learning levels, suitable for all those working in the education sector including those new to adult...
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Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?
Education & Development

Are you a socially intelligent educational leader?

...education and beyond...Are leaders expected to be all things to all people? You might think this isn’t possible, or that it seems impractical or unrealistic, and you may be correct in thinking this. On the other hand, you may also think that it’s important to be inclusive of others, and that social spaces should be inclusive in nature. Your thinking in this respect...
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Educational leadership at local and community level: Supporting ‘Quality Education’ even in times of adversity
Education & Development

Educational leadership at local and community level: Supporting ‘Quality Education’ even in times of adversity

...Education has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic...Globally, it is estimated that remote learning is out of reach for at least 500 million students.While the objective of equitable quality education and lifelong learning for all has always been a challenge, the COVID-19 global pandemic of 2020 has made the realisation of these targets even more so. The United Nations...
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Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...Education Conference highlighted the use of photovoice by young people in alternative education environments, in Scotland and England...Research presented at the Education Conference highlighted the use of photovoice by young people in alternative education environments, in Scotland and England. Photovoice, a participatory method commonly employed with marginalised...
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What does ‘inclusive education’ mean to you?
Education & Development

What does ‘inclusive education’ mean to you?

...education is a widely championed goal, but how it’s understood and practised can vary dramatically depending on who you ask and where you look. This article explores why true inclusion goes beyond access, requiring meaningful change in attitudes, systems, and classroom practice...If you were asked to describe an ‘inclusive classroom’ or an ‘inclusive education...
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Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...education structured in China? This article explores...Find out more about The Open University's International Studies courses and qualifications. [Market street in China displaying Chinese flags.] The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. It has an area of 9.6 million square kilometres with two thirds of the country covered in highlands or hill regions. A...
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About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland

...education in Northern Ireland...The Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland hub has been developed as part of a wider programme of support from higher education institutions across Northern Ireland to support students get off to a great start at their new university or college. Whether you’re about to move on to higher education, or if you’re supporting...
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