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Questions in science
Science, Maths & Technology

Questions in science

...study. It does not matter which order you study the different taster courses in. This suite of courses consists of 3 different blocks of study, each of which should take you about 3 hours. The blocks have been adapted from the s111 Open University module Questions in science, an introductory level interdisciplinary science course. [A question mark made up of five...
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OpenLearn Wales take your learning further
Society, Politics & Law

OpenLearn Wales take your learning further

...study with university courses leading to professional qualifications...Studying with The Open University Thinking of studying with The Open University? You’re not alone. Thousands of learners have experienced the quality of our free, informal provision and have gone on to study at The Open University. We are the largest provider of part-time higher education in Wales....
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Teaching secondary mathematics
Education & Development

Teaching secondary mathematics

...study mathematics beyond compulsory age. Mathematics is a creative discipline although it’s sometimes talked about as if it’s not. As you study you will consider how you engage and motivate your pupils by presenting mathematics as something they can use to solve problems and to create models of reality that can be worked with. I know that you will find it interesting....
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance
Education & Development

Extra help for disabled students: Disabled Students' Allowance

...study-related costs or expenses that you may have as a disabled person. You don’t need to pay it back and it doesn’t affect any benefits you receive. You can apply for DSA if you live in the UK and have a disability that affects your ability to study, such as a: specific learning difficulty, for example dyslexia or ADHD mental health condition, such as anxiety or...
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Professional Doctorates projects
Education & Development

Professional Doctorates projects

Wondering what our Professional Doctorate students from the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies do? Check out these case studies of their projects.
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Do children have agency as authors?
Education & Development

Do children have agency as authors?

...study between the OU, the University of Exeter and Arvon and a rare opportunity for deep, sustained CPD in the teaching of writing. The project, which involves teacher residentials at Lumb Bank (Ted Hughes’ old home) and CPD days, focuses both on writing standards and children’s motivation and engagement as creative and effective writers. Whilst the recruitment...
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AI without borders: balancing productivity and privacy in agriculture
Science, Maths & Technology

AI without borders: balancing productivity and privacy in agriculture

...skill. It refers to cultivating seeds, tending livestock, using pesticides, irrigation and harvesting plants, etc. Rather than dispersed ideas, it is a holistic integration of all these applications. Plants and animals both serve the purpose of food and material production. Food is the prime component of all human necessities. As per the Food and Agriculture Organization,...
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Global perspectives on primary education
Education & Development

Global perspectives on primary education

...studies is to improve knowledge and skills for effective teaching that will help children reach their full potential...Global perspectives on primary education: 2.2 Ranking purposes - Look again at the six purposes of comparative study of education. Activity 3 How would you rank them yourself? Use the interactive table below to rank the purposes in terms of their...
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Level 2: Intermediate 9 hrs