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Simone de Beauvoir and the feminist revolution
History & The Arts

Simone de Beauvoir and the feminist revolution

...de Beauvoir (1908-1986). In doing so you will also briefly study the philosophy of Beauvoir’s lifelong partner, philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre. The type of philosophy that links them is called ‘existentialism’. Beauvoir and Sartre are the foremost philosophers of French existentialism. You will read extracts of Beauvoir’s work and learn about the existential view of...
Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade
History & The Arts

Re-assessing the Marquis de Sade

...de Sade, is infamous throughout literature and popular culture for a life and body of work that pushed boundaries. Literally synonymous with sexual and violent excess, his reputation as a writer is often clouded by the extreme nature of his work. In a series of lively and engaging discussions, Alex Barber, Angelica Goodden and Timo Airaksinen re-assess both the man and...
Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage
History & The Arts

Wordsworth, De Quincey and Dove cottage

...De Quincy whom documented his time with the Wordsworth’s as well as his own experiences in the property. This material forms part of The Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... Being in the lake district How Wordsworth time in this area influenced his work. Home at Grasmere Extract from the poem, as well an exploration of how it was developed....
Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people
Education & Development

Alternative education: listening to the voices of young people

...Education Conference highlighted the use of photovoice by young people in alternative education environments, in Scotland and England...Research presented at the Education Conference highlighted the use of photovoice by young people in alternative education environments, in Scotland and England. Photovoice, a participatory method commonly employed with marginalised...
What does ‘inclusive education’ mean to you?
Education & Development

What does ‘inclusive education’ mean to you?

...education is a widely championed goal, but how it’s understood and practised can vary dramatically depending on who you ask and where you look. This article explores why true inclusion goes beyond access, requiring meaningful change in attitudes, systems, and classroom practice...If you were asked to describe an ‘inclusive classroom’ or an ‘inclusive education...
Chinese education: How do things work?
Society, Politics & Law

Chinese education: How do things work?

...education structured in China? This article explores...Find out more about The Open University's International Studies courses and qualifications. [Market street in China displaying Chinese flags.] The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. It has an area of 9.6 million square kilometres with two thirds of the country covered in highlands or hill regions. A...
About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland
OpenLearn Ireland

About Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland

...education in Northern Ireland...The Transition to Higher Education in Northern Ireland hub has been developed as part of a wider programme of support from higher education institutions across Northern Ireland to support students get off to a great start at their new university or college. Whether you’re about to move on to higher education, or if you’re supporting...
A guide to developing trust with home-educating parents
Education & Development

A guide to developing trust with home-educating parents

...educating families continues to grow, how can professionals improve how they work with parents who may have had a negative experience of previous local authority support?...Find out more about The Open University’s Childhood and Youth Studies qualification. Background Elective home education is becoming an increasingly popular choice for parents who are seeking a more...