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Supporting care-experienced students in UK higher education
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting care-experienced students in UK higher education

...students are resilient. Rather than a lack of ability, it is often the disruption they face in their education journey that impacts their attainment and ability to achieve the necessary grades to go to university (Harrison, 2017). Once in higher education, Thomas (2015) suggests a feeling of belonging and fitting in is essential to both academic success and continued...
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5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students
Education & Development

5 tried-and-tested study tips for dyslexic students

...student reading aloud at her desk with headphones on] We often read what we think we’ve written as opposed to what’s on the page. Try using the ‘read aloud’ function in Word to hear what your writing sounds like. This can help you find errors. You may also find working from the end of an assignment and reading it paragraph by paragraph helpful. Reading out of...
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Effective digital pedagogy: new ways of engaging students
Education & Development

Effective digital pedagogy: new ways of engaging students

...students offers extremely exciting opportunities. This article explores three ways: quick response, augmented reality and virtual reality...Find out more about The Open University's Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Wales Transcript Utilising technology in new and innovative ways can develop new pedagogies and new approaches to developing learning. Moving beyond...
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OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science
Science, Maths & Technology

OpenLearn choices for students studying Contemporary topics in science

Welcome to the Contemporary topics in science OpenLearn choice page. The options here make up the independent learning element of this course and allow you to tailor your study to suit your interests. ...You must complete three of the Badged Open Courses (BOCs) listed below in order to make up the required hours of independent learning as part of your studies for the...
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Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community
Education & Development

Why I created a podcast to celebrate the OU’s BME community

...OU BME staff Network Podcast, what she has learned so far, and her hopes for the project’s future...When I started my job at The Open University, I was intrigued by the various staff networks available. There seemed to exist these autonomous, staff-led spaces where individuals with shared experiences could meet to support, motivate, listen to, and be heard by each...
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Urban trees - could towns and cities become forests?
Nature & Environment

Urban trees - could towns and cities become forests?

...become forests again? In this video, Dr Philip Wheeler explores what our knowledge of ancient woodlands can teach us about how we manage trees in urban environments now and for the future. Transcript [Dr Philip Wheeler] Dr Philip Wheeler is an ecologist and conservation biologist in the OU’s School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences. Discover more about Dr...
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Would you want your child to become an interpreter?
Languages

Would you want your child to become an interpreter?

...become a translator or interpreter? [Dand District Governor Hashim Agha (left) greets U.S. Army Capt. Scott Roett from Train, Advise and Assist Command - South (TAAC-S) and an interpreter at a Kandahar Airfield security shura held at the Joint Regional Afghan National Police Center (JRAC) in Kandahar, Afghanistan June 27, 2015.] Dand District Governor Hashim Agha (left)...
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Chasing Perfection: How do athletes become champions?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Chasing Perfection: How do athletes become champions?

...become the best in their sport and take to the podium time and time again to become a 'serial champion'? The likes of Michael Johnson, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Chris Hoy, AP McCoy, Dame Sarah Storey and more outline their determination and mindset in these videos. Also, how can athletes train their mind to focus on their sport? Sports psychiatrist, Steve Peters, discusses his...
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