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The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives
Education & Development

The Black History Month Talks: Reclaiming Narratives

...Narratives in Education Eleanor St Hilaire celebrates the excellence of Black university students while confronting deficit-based narratives that misrepresent their abilities and potential. She discusses systemic barriers in education, shares examples of best practice, and advocates for inclusive environments where Black students can thrive and lead with confidence....
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Climate change, sovereign debt and the looming debt crisis in the global south
Society, Politics & Law

Climate change, sovereign debt and the looming debt crisis in the global south

...OU Economics seminar on climate change: Transcript. Learning outcomes After exploring the seminar material, you will be able to discuss challenges of mobilising finance for a sustainable transition. You will learn about the dangers of a vicious circle between climate vulnerabilities, cost of capital and rising fiscal vulnerabilities. Climate change, sovereign risk and the...
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Effective writing in professional social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Effective writing in professional social work practice

...students and those who are already qualified and who want to develop their understanding and skills in professional writing. The activities within the course are based on extensive research and will help you explore what matters in professional writing...This free course, Effective writing in professional social work practice, will introduce you to the importance of...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
The health impacts of FGM
Health, Sports & Psychology

The health impacts of FGM

...become trapped, causing: Severe pain Repeated infections Pelvic inflammatory disease Infertility These complications can significantly impact mental health. Girls may miss school and eventually drop out of education (NSPCC, 2021). Pregnancy and childbirth In the reproductive years, women with Type 2 and Type 3 FGM and their babies face heightened risks during pregnancy...
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Teaching secondary music
Education & Development

Teaching secondary music

...become aware of the rich variety of music in society and the many ways in which it is practiced, and then to help them become fluent and knowledgeable in some of these practices themselves. This means challenging young people’s conceptions of what music is and what it means to be musical but also challenging our own conceptions as music teachers. When writing this...
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Level 3: Advanced 11 hrs
Science and society: A career and professional development course
Education & Development

Science and society: A career and professional development course

...OU teaching material already on the OpenLearn site – offer you (and those who attended the course) the opportunity to take your interest in this area a good deal further. This OpenLearn course provides a sample of Level 1 study in Science...Science and society: A career and professional development course: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be...
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Level 1: Introductory 30 hrs
Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Engaging with our environment: what are the benefits?

...become a well-known fact that getting outdoors is good for our mental and physical wellbeing. It’s even better when we actively engage with green and blue spaces through activities and practical tasks. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, service providers are putting more emphasis on the importance of green space in urban environments as the impact of proximity to...
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Article 10 hrs 34 mins
Solving the perplexing mathematicians' problem of the spectre
Science, Maths & Technology

Solving the perplexing mathematicians' problem of the spectre

...OU mathematics MSc students can write a masters dissertation on in the module M840, Dissertation in mathematics. Research at The Open University: The hat and spectre tilings are currently being investigated by our mathematicians and engineers as part of their research into new materials. Visit A class of aperiodic honeycombs with tuneable mechanical properties for more...
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