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An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...become very influential in social work since its integration in the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and Their Families (DOH, 2000, 2001). The ecological perspective sees the world as a highly complex web of interacting systems which are mutually dependent (perhaps the food chain is the best-known example). When applied to social work, human society is...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
Law and change: Scottish legal heroes Badge icon
Society, Politics & Law

Law and change: Scottish legal heroes

...becoming involved in the law making process yourself. Transcript Enrolling on the course will give you the opportunity to earn an Open University digital badge. Badges are not accredited by The Open University but they're a great way to demonstrate your interest in the subject and commitment to your career, and to provide evidence of continuing professional development....
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
The body in antiquity
History & The Arts

The body in antiquity

...become a steadily growing field in historical scholarship, and Classical Studies is no exception. It is an aspect of the ancient world that can be explored through a whole host of different types of evidence: art, literature and archaeological artefacts to name but a few. The way that people fulfil their basic bodily needs and engage in their daily activities is embedded...
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Level 3: Advanced 5 hrs
Beyond power and resistance: Politics at the radical limits
Money & Business

Beyond power and resistance: Politics at the radical limits

...become incorporated and neutered before it achieves its aims, as new forms of power absorb it and turn it towards their own ends. Since the Enlightenment, the opposing forces of power and resistance have framed our view of society and politics. Exploring that development, this book shows how resistance can, ironically, reinforce existing status quos and fundamentally...
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Article 5 mins
Exploring Law
Society, Politics & Law

Exploring Law

...become of such interest to the public? These are just some of the topics covered in this fascinating compilation of discussions of law by Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times... Newsworthy Lawyers Professor Gary Slapper of The Open University, and Frances Gibb, Legal Editor of The Times, discuss opening up the legal...
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Audio 1 hr 9 mins
Supply chains: the supermarket
Science, Maths & Technology

Supply chains: the supermarket

...become an international player in markets such as South-East Asia and Eastern Europe. The company gains global reach by forming strategic partnerships and adapting to distinct cultural traditions and preferences. Examples from Korea, Hungary and Thailand illustrate how the management and impact of supply chains presents fundamental organisational challenges. This material...
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Audio 1 hr 14 mins
Writing family history
History & The Arts

Writing family history

...becomes paramount. Many pitfalls await interviewers, as well as the pleasure of getting it right. William Taylor interview: part one To demonstrate interviewing technique and responses, this track makes use of an interview with William Taylor, born in 1919. William Taylor interview: part two In the second part of his interview, William Taylor recalls the various changes...
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Audio 54 mins
Navigating Relationship Sex Education (RSE)
Education & Development

Navigating Relationship Sex Education (RSE)

...students. When exploring participants' goals related to RSE, these were linked to considering their own understanding of this area of learning, recent changes in law and policy, as well as keeping updated on issues which continue to be debated in parliament; particularly relationships education. The discussion of goals naturally led to considering the reality of...
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Video 45 mins