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World Social Work Day
Health, Sports & Psychology

World Social Work Day

...interactives and free courses...[world social work day poster] 15th March is World Social Work Day, a day that gives those in the profession (and students) an opportunity to express international solidarity and send consistent messages to governments, regional bodies and the community. In 2016 the theme is ‘Promoting the Dignity and Worth of Peoples’. So, whether...
An introduction to the Social Work Hub
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the Social Work Hub

...interactives, has been curated to be a central hub for anyone interested in social work and social care. Whether you are thinking about a career in social work, a social work practitioner wanting to learn more about a specific area of practice, or an aspiring social care leader looking for free continuing professional development resources, you will......
The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability
Society, Politics & Law

The Social and Discursive Construction of Disability

...social model' of disability Why does so much doom exist about disability? Where does that come from? The problem is not so much disability rather the idea of 'normal'. Disability is a conceptual anxiety of the normal body and mind. Social and discursive constructive perspectives can help explore the way disability and disabled people are represented in talk and text...
Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements
Society, Politics & Law

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

...social factors interact to cause wildfires and shows why these interactions need to be considered when preparing for future wildfires. Focusing on the 2007 wildfires in Greece, this course introduces students to the geographical concept of entanglement as a tool for exploring these interrelated factors. Using the ideas of the environmental historian Stephen Pyne, the...
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...interaction between law and social work values can be fraught with tension. Activity 7 Parents Against Injustice PAIN Timing: 30 minutes Listen to the interview with Sue Amphlett, who, at the time, was the chairperson of Parents Against Injustice. [Logo to the Parents Against Injustice website: black and white sketch of a child holding a rag doll and looking sad] Figure 5...
Studying social work law
Society, Politics & Law

Studying social work law

...social work and explores how the law influences social work practice. You will learn the role of social workers in the UK and how the profession is regulated across the four nations. The courses also examine how the law is applied by social workers in their practice with the people they support. ...Transcript The four OpenLearn courses, which will each build your...
Critical social work practice
Health, Sports & Psychology

Critical social work practice

...social work practice around the world and compares attitudes and management techniques within the social work field. Material is taken from The Open University Course K315 Critical social work practice... Critical social work practice A short introduction to this album. What is critical practice? A look at the meaning of critical practice, the views of service users, and...
World Day of Social Justice
History & The Arts

World Day of Social Justice

...Social Justice. Find out more with our FREE resources...20th February is the World Day of Social Justice promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development. "The gap between the poorest and the wealthiest around the world is wide and growing. ... We must do more to empower individuals through decent work,...