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Being heard
Education & Development

Being heard

...learn about mental health in this time of change and growth. Inclusion and belonging for those with learning disabilities. I feel uncomfortable with the use of the word ‘disability’ and the course I have suggested here considers why we might label people and how we can respectfully support everyone to participate in society. Protest via riots and graffiti. I grew up...
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Recording women's experiences and resilience during Covid-19
Society, Politics & Law

Recording women's experiences and resilience during Covid-19

...during this challenging time: OU/EIS Microcredentials Case Study: https://www.open.ac.uk/scotland/partnerships/unions/pauline-mccolgan Scottish Union Learning Fringe event on the impact of COVID-19 in 2020: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvkjNg31gaI EIS ‘Teacher Professional Identity and Professional Learning Blog- https://www.eis.org.uk/Professional-Learning/PLBlog...
Navigating Relationship Sex Education (RSE)
Education & Development

Navigating Relationship Sex Education (RSE)

...learning, recent changes in law and policy, as well as keeping updated on issues which continue to be debated in parliament; particularly relationships education. The discussion of goals naturally led to considering the reality of navigating RSE in each context. This included consideration of practitioner confidence, parents’ and carers’ expectations, finding time and...
Health and wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Health and wellbeing

...Learning...Find out more about The Open University's Open degree qualification. I am the Senior Manager for Recognition of Prior Learning and my favourite characteristic about YXM130 is that it allows you to draw on short courses that you have already completed and use them towards the module. I also love the fact that you can study subjects that interest you whilst also...
Introduction to Planetary Protection
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to Planetary Protection

...learn about ‘Planetary Protection’ and why it is critical for our future exploration and use of space. This course has been developed with support from the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR) Planetary Protection Panel and the UK Space Agency...As we explore the Solar System, it is important that we do not accidentally contaminate untouched and unspoilt...
Slip Slide Collide
Science, Maths & Technology

Slip Slide Collide

Want to learn more about the Earth's tectonic plates? Start your journey into the surface of the Earth with these three quick-fire challenges in our science game...This content is associated with The Open University's Geology qualification. [Slip Slide Collide image]
Social media: opportunities, risks and impact
Digital & Computing

Social media: opportunities, risks and impact

Whether you're studying, working, parenting or simply scrolling, social media shapes how we learn, communicate and engage with the world. This collection covers everything from digital literacy and fake news to education, health, politics and online identity.
Do Something Great
Nature & Environment

Do Something Great

...learning tools including free courses, podcasts and games to help you get involved with the voluntary sector and helping others. What's more, The Open University also co-producied a TV series with the BBC on the subject of intergenerational volunteering - Old School with the Hairy Bikers. Choose from the points below and get stuck in: Learn more about the voluntary sector...