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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University
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Life-changing scholarships and bursaries at The Open University

...education for all. Over fifty years on, we continue to widen access to education by providing a range of scholarships and bursaries that will forever change the lives of disabled veterans, carers and students from disadvantaged backgrounds, who may otherwise miss out on the transformative power of education...[Open Future banner] Transcript Open Futures Fund We believe...
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The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series
Money & Business

The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series

...educator, television and radio broadcaster, bestselling author, and regular contributor to magazines, newspapers and websites. In this interview George and Martin discuss with Alvin how his modest upbringing shaped his attitude to money. Alvin shares his passion for financial education, emphasising the importance of exercising self-discipline and self-control around...
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Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers
Education & Development

Learning to teach: mentoring and tutoring student teachers

...education relies on all partners working effectively together to create an environment where student teachers can critically reflect on their experiences in a structured way...This is the second of four courses which comprise the course Learning to teach. Traditionally student teachers are supported by a mentor in school and a tutor from a university. Both play...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century
Science, Maths & Technology

Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century

...technology shapes our world. Learn what it means to live a ‘digital life’, understand the role of information and communication technologies, and discover how computers work behind the scenes...This free course, Preparing for your digital life in the 21st Century, provides a general overview of how digital technology has come to dominate virtually every aspect of the...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Managing for Sustainability
Science, Maths & Technology

Managing for Sustainability

...What is an environmental audit? Why is an environmental audit important? What is Life Cycle assessment? Bernie Thomas discusses how life cycle assessment can be used to quantify the environmental impact of a product. Short term developments Chris Murphy discusses technology in relation to the waste industry. Medium term developments Martin talks about resource recovery...
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Video 23 mins
Worlds of English
Languages

Worlds of English

...technological developments? ‘Worlds of English’ investigates these notions by looking at the expansion of English in China since the 1970s, how it is now the dominant language used at the European Parliament and how a local vernacular in Singapore, known as 'Singlish' is causing controversy. It also examines the role of, and attitude towards, English since the end of...
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Video 1 hr 4 mins
The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University
Health, Sports & Psychology

The Centre for Children and Young People’s Wellbeing at The Open University

...Education and Language Studies at The Open University. Our current research projects are funded by The Wellcome Trust and Safefood (the all-Ireland food safety authority). Current research and advocacy partners are at the University of Liverpool, University College Dublin, University of Oslo, Flinders University Australia, and the World Health Organization among others....
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Introduction to Working with Young People
Education & Development

Introduction to Working with Young People

...Education with a Difference Sue Quinn on how the Project offers young people opportunities for personal growth and pride, as well as an informal arts education. Streetwork A small team of youth workers take to the streets to engage informally with the young men of the local Bengalicommunity. Reaping the benefits Kawsar 's fun experiences with The Factory have encouraged...
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Video 1 hr 28 mins