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  • ExpandWelcome
    • ExpandPart 1 Introduction to the OU and the role
      • Introduction to the OU and the role
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    • ExpandPart 2 Teaching approach
      • Part 2 Teaching approach
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      • Open University Group Tuition Policy
      • OU Strategic Plan to 2021-22
    • ExpandPart 3 Teaching methods and technologies
      • Part 3 Teaching methods and technologies
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    • ExpandPart 4 Teaching in Computing and Communications
      • Part 4 Teaching in Computing and Communications
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      • Computing and IT
      • Further study material
    • ExpandPart 5 Correspondence tuition
      • Part 5 Correspondence tuition
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      • Correspondence Tuition For AL Applicants
      • An investigation into written comments on assignments
    • ExpandPart 6 From STEM practitioner to OU tutor
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    • ExpandPart 7 Conclusion
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    • ExpandEnd-of-course knowledge assessment
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      • Ann Walshe
      • Chris Douce
      • Chris Thomson
      • Christine Gardner
      • David McDade
      • Diane Butler
      • Indra Bandara
      • Nigel Gibson
      • Victoria Nicholas

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