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An introduction to social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

...think have had an impact on your values. Discussion In the process of growing up, most people develop a system of values which are influenced by their environments in the widest sense (this includes family, school, community, cultural and wider social environments), by their experiences and by their reflections on both. Through such influences we acquire some idea of what...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
What is Europe?
Society, Politics & Law

What is Europe?

...think giving loyalty to a state or to a political system is very much about a gut feeling of loyalty. It is about sharing a feeling of a of a kind of common culture a common set of principles and having a sense of patriotism about this thing called ‘Europe’. And at the moment I think that the subdivisions particularly the national subdivisions command so much more...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Exploring sport coaching and psychology Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Exploring sport coaching and psychology

...system in terms of mood and changes? Think of all the crazy things that-- can we potentially steepen that return angle? Now what does that allow me to do? Train more intense and be able to train in more density. LINDSEY ANDERSON So they had a hard training day today, but we still have another training day tomorrow. So we need them to start their recovery immediately so by...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
An introduction to social work law
Society, Politics & Law

An introduction to social work law

...think about what a social worker is and what they do. You will then think about perceptions of social work and why it is important to challenge preconceptions, both your own perceptions and those of the people you work with, including other professionals and service users and carers. [Woman with a pen and paper sitting on one sofa, looking at a child sat with her parents...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
What is a virus?
Science, Maths & Technology

What is a virus?

...system responds. Although tiny, viruses are complex, diverse entities that have the capacity to infect hosts, replicate themselves and then spread to additional hosts. In addition, viruses can sometimes transfer between host species, or they can mutate and re-infect the original host species. What is a virus? Viruses are microscopic packages of genetic information (DNA or...
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Article 20 mins
The age of offence
Society, Politics & Law

The age of offence

...system of beliefs. By attacking your belief system, the person giving offence is also attacking your sense of identity. It’s this relationship with values and beliefs which turns offence culture into such a political issue. Arguments over offence are often arguments over social norms. Over what sort of behaviour, or what sorts of attitude, we feel should be acceptable...
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Video 30 mins
Digital innovation in social care and social work
Health, Sports & Psychology

Digital innovation in social care and social work

...think about the most safe and appropriate places to care for people. Home care (domicillary care) can be provided by social care services in a person’s home environment. It may include assistance with washing and dressing oneself as well as preparing meals. For example, people with disabilities or people who are recovering from hospital treatment or dealing with illness...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Introducing social work: a starter kit
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing social work: a starter kit

...systems and communities that are more responsive, inclusive, and humane. Finally, thinking like a social worker requires being alert to the ever-changing time and tides of social and political history. Remembering, of course, that while many sincerely held values will hold fast, many other things for people and for society can change, and almost certainly will...Session...
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Level 3: Advanced 12 hrs