The Open University is delighted to be able to offer three fully-funded EDI scholarships for teachers in UK state schools wishing to study either of the following Open University modules:<\/p>\n
These scholarships, funded by the OU\u2019s Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, will be awarded to UK schoolteachers who intend to introduce or develop the provision of Classical Civilisation or Latin in the curriculum of the non-fee-paying school or college where they work.\u00a0 They are open to\u00a0teachers<\/strong>\u00a0of any discipline<\/strong>\u00a0and at any level<\/strong> (primary, secondary or tertiary) looking to develop their knowledge of the ancient worlds of Greece and Rome and\/or Latin language and Roman culture with this aim in mind.<\/p>\n In the award of these scholarships, preference will be given to:<\/p>\n These scholarships are open to those teaching in non-fee-paying primary and secondary schools as well as sixth form colleges. Please note that applicants will normally be expected to have worked for at least two years as a teacher.<\/p>\n Studying with the Open University<\/strong><\/p>\n A229\u00a0Exploring the Classical World<\/em>\u00a0and A276\u00a0Classical Latin: The Language of Ancient Rome<\/em>\u00a0are 60-credit modules, requiring regular study each week.\u00a0 Students are supported by a dedicated tutor, enjoy access to regular tutorials, and study using a combination of printed and online materials. The Open University\u2019s distance learning model gives students the flexibility to study where and when they want.\u00a0 Modules run from October to May and are assessed via a series of assignments submitted throughout the year.<\/p>\n A229 Exploring the Classical World<\/strong><\/p>\n This module provides an introduction to the worlds of ancient Greece and Rome. It covers a range of topics such as Homer\u2019s poetry and the society where it was created; Athens in the fifth century BCE; republican Rome; and Roman social history. This module explores ancient poetry, prose, drama and historical texts in English translation along with art, architecture and archaeological evidence to help you build up a solid understanding of key periods of classical history and culture. The material covered provides a strong foundation for the teaching of Classical Civilisation up to GCSE level (or National 4\/5 Classical Studies in Scotland).<\/p>\n Further information about Exploring the Classical World is available\u00a0on the OU\u00a0website<\/a>\u00a0, and on our\u00a0departmental website<\/a>.<\/p>\n A276 Classical Latin: The Language of Ancient Rome<\/strong><\/p>\n This module combines a beginners\u2019 course in Latin with the study of Roman culture and literature in translation. You\u2019ll learn the core principles of the language, while also exploring a range of Latin texts in translation (including Livy, Virgil, Ovid, and Horace) from literary, cultural, and historical angles. The module focuses on the themes of Roman identity, Rome\u2019s origins, and the use of stories from the past in Augustan Rome. The material covered provides a strong foundation for the teaching of Latin up to GCSE level (or National 4\/5 in Scotland).<\/p>\n Further information about Classical Latin: The Language of Ancient Rome is available\u00a0on the OU\u00a0website<\/a>, and on our\u00a0departmental website<\/a>.<\/p>\n What\u2019s included in the scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n The Open University EDI scholarships consist of a grant of \u00a33,228 to cover the full cost of the tuition fees for the module.<\/p>\n Successful candidates will be provided with support and advice on developing or introducing classical subjects in their school and are asked to provide a report on their progress following their completion of the module.<\/p>\n Developing the teaching of classical subjects in schools<\/strong><\/p>\n There is good support available for teachers looking to introduce classical subjects into state schools provided by the charity Classics for All. For more details, go to the\u00a0Classics for All website<\/a>\u00a0and click on \u2018My school wants classics\u2019.\u00a0 The\u00a0ACE project website<\/a>\u00a0(Advocating Classics Education) also provides useful advice for those wishing to develop Classical Civilisation (and Ancient History) in their schools.\u00a0 Charities such as the\u00a0Roman Society<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Hellenic Society<\/a>\u00a0can provide grants of up to \u00a3500 for classroom resources and books.<\/p>\n Applicants may be interested in the panel discussion at the Open University\u2019s Advocating Classics Education event in 2019, in which representatives of the ACE project, Classics for All and a schoolteacher with recent experience of developing Classical Studies provision in a state secondary school shared their experiences and offered guidance and advice. The full discussion is available online\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note that your plans to introduce or develop classical subjects in your school need not necessarily mean offering a formally examined course (such as a GCSE).\u00a0 Your plans might instead involve introducing classical content into other subject areas, teaching classics-related classes or clubs off-timetable or offering Latin as a foreign language at KS2, for example.\u00a0 Please outline your plans and their expected impact (e.g. in terms of student numbers) in your application.<\/p>\n How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n To apply for the scholarship, please\u00a0complete the\u00a0EDI-scholarship-application-form-July-2022<\/a>\u00a0and send it to\u00a0FASS-ClassicalStudies-Enquiries@open.ac.uk<\/a>. With the form you should also send:<\/p>\n The application form includes a section for a short personal statement (of no more than 800 words). You\u00a0should use this section to outline:<\/p>\n The successful applicants will be selected on the basis of this statement, their eligibility, and their academic and professional achievements to date, also taking into account the level of support from the school or college.<\/p>\n The scholarships will not be awarded to students receiving full funding from other funding\u00a0bodies. It is not necessary to register for the OU study before making this application.<\/p>\n The Open University is proud to promote diversity in education and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. If it would help to have the application in an alternative format, please contact\u00a0FASS-ClassicalStudies-Enquiries@open.ac.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n The deadline for applications is 4pm<\/strong> on Monday July 18, 2022<\/strong> and we intend to inform all applicants in August.<\/p>\n (Note this is deadline has been extended following an earlier call for applications to allow candidates more time to apply.)<\/p>\n\n
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