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Introducing environmental decision making
Nature & Environment

Introducing environmental decision making

...et al., 1972, p. 1) It is not difficult to identify similar contexts today, with an environmental dimension, though not necessarily at the level of a single organisation, for instance when considering our use of technology in the context of climate change. (iv) Personal beliefs approaches to decision making There are many other personal theories and beliefs around...
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Level 3: Advanced 24 hrs
Expert evidence and forensic science in the courtroom
Society, Politics & Law

Expert evidence and forensic science in the courtroom

...profile areas is that of ‘rape myths’ in prosecutions for rape and other sexual offences. Historically, the conviction rate for such offences has been lower than other serious offences, and some have put this down to prejudiced views on the part of jurors. Examples might include views that: those who are voluntarily intoxicated are partially responsible those who did...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion
Money & Business

Hybrid working: wellbeing and inclusion

...profiles. It will mean more people in small towns and rural communities during the day helping to support local shops and services. So those are potentially positive sides of that shift. However, there are also concerns that a growing interest in moving into rural areas will help to fuel house prices in rural Wales. And that’s already a significant issue. We’ve seen...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development

...et al. (2018) Nursing management of paediatric asthma in emergency departments. Emergency Nurse. Doi: 10.7748/en.2018.e1770 You can source this article online by entering the title into a Google search and downloading it from the source on ResearchGate. Remember, to avoid losing your place in the course, you should search for article in a new tab or window. Write down the...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families
Health, Sports & Psychology

Supporting older people with learning disabilities and their families

...et al., 2023). Wherever people are living as they get older, they have a right to person-centred support. Commissioners, service providers and practitioners should all be thinking about what this means. How can people be supported to feel well and safe as they age? How can people be supported to plan for the changes that come with growing older? How should support be...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease
Science, Maths & Technology

Histology, microscopy, anatomy and disease

...profile and earn a free Open University statement of participation on completion. This course is also available to study on FutureLearn where you will have the opportunity to purchase a FutureLearn certification on completion. The Open University would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations of the course. We welcome...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Critical criminology and the social sciences
Society, Politics & Law

Critical criminology and the social sciences

...et al., 1973). It is here that the story of critical criminology begins...Critical criminology and the social sciences: 2.1 What does it mean to be critical? - Thinking is skilled work. It is not true that we are naturally endowed with the ability to think clearly and logically … People with untrained minds should no more expect to think clearly and logically than...
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Level 2: Intermediate 6 hrs
Introducing research in law and beyond
Society, Politics & Law

Introducing research in law and beyond

...et al., 2002, p. 28)...Introducing research in law and beyond: 3.1.5 Contextualising your results - When you have completed your primary research, you will still have the task of demonstrating how your research contributes to the topic in which you have been working. Comparing your results to similar work within the topic will demonstrate how you have moved the discipline...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs