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Support for dyslexic language students through feedback
Education & Development

Support for dyslexic language students through feedback

...learning context works well for learners who are dyslexic, because a) it uses multi-sensory learning materials, b) there is no need for handwriting, c) it encourages independent learning, so there is no pressure to keep up with other students. Invite the student to explain how they approach assignments, how they prepare for them, put them together and submit them....
Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks
Health, Sports & Psychology

Victory through resilience: how England Vitality Roses adapted to setbacks

...learn from each game, refine their strategies, adapting and strengthening their team dynamics to achieve success against formidable opponents like South Africa. What is adaptability? In sport, adaptability is everything, particularly as a coach. The American Psychological Association (APA) defines adaptability as the capacity to make appropriate responses to changed or...
Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University
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Unmasking inequalities: what COVID-19 revealed about the degree awarding gap at The Open University

...learning journeys – and what we could learn from this disruption to address the degree awarding gap more meaningfully. Our study focused on Level 1 Computing modules, which play a critical role in students’ transition into higher education. Using a mixed-methods approach, we analysed quantitative institutional data and held in-depth focus groups with tutors and...
Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students
Education & Development

Building belonging and mattering to achieve equity for Black STEM students

...learning...Equity in higher education is not just about access; it is about outcomes. For Black students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Science (STEM) at The Open University, persistent gaps in retention and progression reveal that structural barriers to more equitable outcomes remain. Closing these gaps requires more than academic support. It demands a cultural...
Health and Social Care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Health and Social Care

...to these suggestions and should select OpenLearn courses to suit your interests and learning goals. To find out what other courses are available visit Free short courses from the Open University | OpenLearn - Open University. [A thick black arrow points to the left to show that you can click here to go back to a previous menu.] Back to OpenLearn choices for YASS students...
Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
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Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network

...The Open University, who champions workplace and lifelong learning. Below you will find a series of free online courses aimed at those who wish to improve their skills, knowledge and career prospects in a number of specific areas. The following courses have been created with the Social Partnerships Network. You can study these courses now or at any time you wish....
Scottish curriculum
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Scottish curriculum

...to these suggestions and should select OpenLearn courses to suit your interests and learning goals. To find out what other courses are available visit Free short courses from the Open University | OpenLearn - Open University. [A thick black arrow points to the left to show that you can click here to go back to a previous menu.] Back to OpenLearn choices for YASS students...
Sport and Exercise
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Sport and Exercise

...to these suggestions and should select OpenLearn courses to suit your interests and learning goals. To find out what other courses are available visit Free short courses from the Open University | OpenLearn - Open University. [A thick black arrow points to the left to show that you can click here to go back to a previous menu.] Back to OpenLearn choices for YASS students...