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Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...This platform has enabled her to pursue Further Education (FE College) and Higher Education through The Open University due to its uniquely inclusive ethos that supports learning regardless of age, income, or background. Most courses do not require young people to hold prior qualifications. The Open University is open to all. A significant insight from this...
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Video 20 mins
National Enrichment Programme for Schools
Education & Development

National Enrichment Programme for Schools

...Open University in Wales... Find new ways of learning, develop your talents and shape your future with the National Enrichment Programme. The Open University in Wales has partnered with Welsh schools to develop the National Enrichment Programme, helping students develop the skills and confidence for their ongoing learning and next steps after school. You'll find...
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Where to take your learning next
Education & Development

Where to take your learning next

...Open University's courses and qualifications [Screenshot from animation - Why Access modules are a great place to start ] As you think about where your learning will take you next, we wanted to let you know about some possible routes into studying an Open University qualification. Our Access Modules An Access module is a great place to start if you want a gentle...
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Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy
Education & Development

Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy

...Open University. The material forms part of The Open University course ED841 Understanding children's development and learning... Exploring children's difficulties with language and literacy A short introduction to this album. Understanding and tackling language difficulties Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the interviews on the album....
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IT: device to device communication
Science, Maths & Technology

IT: device to device communication

...open the document in Networked microsensors and the end of the world as we know it. Read the abstract and keywords (labelled 'index terms'). What do you expect the article to be about? Click on the 'View document' link below to read Shepherd, D. on 'Networked Microsensors and the End of the World As We Know It' View document Discussion When I read the abstract, I expected...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials
Languages

Getting started with Chinese business culture essentials

...opening gifts in front of your hosts) to have successful business meetings. What is needed is the understanding of the much broader context of Chinese culture and values that permeate Chinese business contexts so as to engage in enduring business relationships...Business dealings with China are on the increase. As a result, more and more organisations and business people...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
We invented the weekend!
Money & Business

We invented the weekend!

...Open University's Open degree courses A free festival celebrating the invention of the weekendUp until the 19th century, everyone in the UK worked a six day week. Then in 1843, in Greater Manchester, workers’ rights activists launched a campaign to finish early on Saturdays. They won, and in doing so, invented the weekend – a gift to workers the world over! We’re...
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Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers
Education & Development

Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers

...Open University has partnered with Jobcentre Plus to offer free training tools designed to fit flexibly around any six-month Kickstart Scheme placement...[Kickstart joint logos with JCP and the OU] The Open University has partnered with Jobcentre Plus to offer free training tools designed to fit flexibly around any six-month Kickstart Scheme placement. Our free online...
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