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Understanding Social Change
Society, Politics & Law

Understanding Social Change

...social sciences: understanding social change... Understanding Social Change A short introduction to this album. The welfare state - what is it? Post war UK: The welfare state, family and work, the balance of state and individual. Welfare - who's responsible? Controversy surrounding responsibility for welfare and the sections of society who contribute. Work - who does...
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Audio 1 hr 15 mins
What is The Social Contract?
History & The Arts

What is The Social Contract?

...social contract' keeps society functioning, as Jon Pike explains...A good way to understand the idea of a social contract is to think about different sorts of obligation. What can make it the case that I am morally obliged to perform an activity? The basis for obligation Take the case of a dutiful son, who looks after his aged and infirm parents. Why is it that the son is...
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Article 5 mins
Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social Work Hub

A collection of free courses and resources for personal and professional development for social work practitioners and students.
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Health and Social Care
Health, Sports & Psychology

Health and Social Care

...Social Care suggestions for YASS students...You are not restricted to these suggestions and should select OpenLearn courses to suit your interests and learning goals. To find out what other courses are available visit Free short courses from the Open University | OpenLearn - Open University. [A thick black arrow points to the left to show that you can click here to go...
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Article 10 mins
Social care in the community
Health, Sports & Psychology

Social care in the community

...care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function without assistance or supervision. This free course, Social care in the community, focuses on one important area of social care, home care for older people...Social care involves the challenge of supporting people who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to function...
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Level 1: Introductory 3 hrs
Participant voices & interactions Beyond The Babble
Society, Politics & Law

Participant voices & interactions Beyond The Babble

...interactive installation Beyond The Babble Lucia Scazzocchio and Giota Alevizou invited participants to reflect upon their notions of identity, belonging, citizenship. Participants engaged in ‘reflecting’ on both aspects of their own identity and belonging but also their part in trying to change things around them. [Participating in Beyond the Babble] [Participating...
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Video 5 mins
English Loanwords – Interactive World Map
Languages

English Loanwords – Interactive World Map

...interactive world map. Simply select the book items to uncover the word and its history...English is a global language, and while many English words are finding their way into other languages, English itself is full of loanwords, or words borrowed from other languages. English has been shaped throughout history, from Latin loanwords to the influences of invasions from...
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Activity 5 mins
Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors
Science, Maths & Technology

Computer technology: robotic milking and interactive mirrors

...interactive mirrors A short introduction to this album. The cows that milk themselves The automatic milking robot that gives cows control over when they are milked. Tempting the cows into the machine How the robotic milking system works. Keeping check on the cows Regular monitoring and emergency alerts. Feeding the babies From the robot milker to the robot feeder in the...
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Audio 38 mins