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  • Teaching assistants: Support in action
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Teaching assistants are an important resource in education. This unit looks at how the role has developed across the UK over time. It explores the skills and attributes that teaching assistants use to provide effective support and contribute to productive teamwork. First published on Wed, 03 Jul 2013 as Teaching assistants: Support in action. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Working mathematically
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    This unit is aimed at teachers who wish to review how they go about the practice of teaching mathematics, those who are considering becoming mathematics teachers, or those who are studying mathematics courses and would like to understand more about the teaching and learning process. First published on Fri, 22 Feb 2013 as Working mathematically. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Learning to learn: Exploring learning
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Here we encourage you to consider two additional perspectives that can illuminate your learning. The first is the perspective that other people you know can provide; the second is the perspective that can be provided by academic theories about learning. We think that these two perspectives can help you prepare for personal change. First published on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 as Learning to learn: Exploring learning. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Learning to learn: Planning for personal change
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Explores academic theories and acts as a guide to help you establish where you want to go and what you want to achieve. You are encouraged to develop a personal Action Plan. The focus returns to your own viewpoint and you are encouraged to change or modify how you think about using Learning to learn. The unit also looks at how online learning communities can be used as part of the process of learning and personal change. First published on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 as Learning to learn: Planning for personal change. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Learning to Learn
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Learning and change can mean big decisions and asking important questions. This free online course is a friendly starting point introducing a range of key ideas to help you consider if what you want to do with your life and learn by suggesting ways of building on and ‘fine-tuning’ your own expertise and encourages you to think of yourself as a learner. First published on Sat, 01 Jun 2013 as Learning to Learn. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Learning to learn: You and your learning
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    In this unit, the focus is on the perspective that you have on your own learning. However, as you gather evidence about this perspective, we hope that you will begin to re-evaluate it and to think about the possibility of change. First published on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 as Learning to learn: You and your learning. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Learning to learn: Learning can mean change
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    This unit starts to explore what it takes to learn and change. Through the use of activities and introducing academic skills and evaluating websites, it will give you the opportunity to start to think about what change and learning means to you. First published on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 as Learning to learn: Learning can mean change. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Open education
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    There are many different 'flavours' or interpretations of what openness means in education. This study unit is an example of a massive open online course (MOOC) and spans seven weeks. Like all the free materials in the OpenLearn Try section, this unit is open to the wider world but, uniquely, it also forms part of the module for students who are studying The Open University course H817, 'Openness and innovation in elearning'. First published on Fri, 01 Feb 2013 as Open education. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2013
  • Numbers, units and arithmetic
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Do fractions and decimals make you apprehensive about maths? Do you lack confidence in dealing with numbers? If so, then this unit is for you. The unit will explain the basics of working with positive and negative numbers and how to multiply and divide with fractions and decimals. First published on Fri, 21 Dec 2012 as Numbers, units and arithmetic. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Geometry
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Geometry is concerned with the various aspects of size, shape and space. In this unit, you will explore the concepts of angles, shapes, symmetry, area and volume through interactive activities. First published on Tue, 04 Dec 2012 as Geometry. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • What is language?: an applied linguistic perspective
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    This unit serves as an introduction to the discipline of applied linguistics. It examines what is meant by ‘language’, what its main characteristics are, and how human language differs from communication between other animals. It also asks whether theoretical knowledge about language can be applied to professional practice. First published on Thu, 21 Jun 2012 as What is language?: an applied linguistic perspective. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • The interplay between leading and learning
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Leadership in learning contexts is not confined to those who have it as part of their job title. Everyone has opportunities for leading - be it of learners, of colleagues in curriculum or project development, or more formally. Everyone also has the opportunity for learning. This unit explores the interplay between leadership and learning. First published on Fri, 18 May 2012 as The interplay between leading and learning. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012
  • Using a scientific calculator
    Fri, 19/07/2013 - 10:12
    Do you have a Casio fx-83 ES scientific calculator (or a compatible model) and want to learn how to use it? This unit will help you to understand how to use the different facilities and functions and discover what a powerful tool this calculator can be! First published on Thu, 03 May 2012 as Using a scientific calculator. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons 2012

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