Learning outcomes
It is part of a teaching professional’s skills to understand the needs of a diverse population of students. This unit introduces the challenges for disabled students who may use computers in different ways when taking part in eLearning or may need alternative teaching methods. It covers the technology and techniques used by disabled students, the adjustments to teaching methods that might be reasonable, design decisions which affect the accessibility of eLearning tools and strategies for evalu
Learning outcomes At the end of this unit you should be able to: reflect on your purposes and expectations in doing this unit; record in your Learning Journal your initial and developing understandings of what the course is about; use your Learning Journal as an on-going record of your developing understandings, expectations and experiences; use your Learning Journal to record your reflections; begin taking responsibility for your own re
Acknowledgements
Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. This unit is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes. You will learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report.
Learning outcomes
Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. This unit is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes. You will learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report.
Old English Prose (slides)
Topics include the first attempts at prose in the English language, 'short stories', historical texts, legal documents, as well as such writers as Alfred the Great, and Aelfric of Eynsham.
Acknowledgements
What do we mean by ‘community’, ‘care’ and ‘welfare’? In this unit you will explore the meanings of these words in their historical and cultural settings. The unit does not discuss these terms exclusively in terms of social work practice so service users, carers or anyone interested in community care and the ways in which welfare services are provided would find this unit useful.
References
What do we mean by ‘community’, ‘care’ and ‘welfare’? In this unit you will explore the meanings of these words in their historical and cultural settings. The unit does not discuss these terms exclusively in terms of social work practice so service users, carers or anyone interested in community care and the ways in which welfare services are provided would find this unit useful.
Learning outcomes After studying this unit you should: understand the historical growth of the idea of human rights; be aware of the international context of human rights; be aware of the position of human rights in the UK prior to 1998; understand the importance of the Human Rights Act 1998; have practised analysing and evaluating concepts and ideas; have started to see links between the core concepts of rules, rights and
Acknowledgements
Even if you feel confident using English in everyday situations, studying in English at higher education level might present extra challenges. This unit provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your English language skills through a series of academic exercises.
Learning outcomes
Even if you feel confident using English in everyday situations, studying in English at higher education level might present extra challenges. This unit provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your English language skills through a series of academic exercises.
Learning outcomes After studying this unit you should be able to: Part A: describe in general terms what a business is; demonstrate an appreciation of the concept of capital. Part B: identify the main types of business medium; demonstrate an understanding of the key characteristics of businesses run as sole traders; demonstrate an understanding of the key characteristics of businesses run in pa
Acknowledgements
The focus of this unit is to explore the role of a support worker. It helps to identify what is expected within a working environment, and the skills and qualities they need in order to perform their roles effectively.
You will be encouraged to think about the skills and qualities that you consider important in your own role, in order to identify any potential for professional development.
Learning outcomes
The focus of this unit is to explore the role of a support worker. It helps to identify what is expected within a working environment, and the skills and qualities they need in order to perform their roles effectively.
You will be encouraged to think about the skills and qualities that you consider important in your own role, in order to identify any potential for professional development.
References
Article 12 of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child introduced the right of children to have a say in issues affecting them. Although historic accounts demonstrate some children’s willingness and ability to express an opinion pre dating the UNCRC, a more visible emphasis on children’s involvement and participation, particularly in the design and delivery of children’s services, has been identified in its wake. Theory, practice guidelines and practitioner accounts are used to help th
References Learning outcomes The aims of section 1 are to: provide you with a clear idea of what the unit is about and how it is structured help you understand the importance of the word ‘skills’ start you thinking about your own learning. By the time you have reached the end of section 2 you should be able to: understand that valuable and important learning goes on all the time appreciate that learning can involve thinking, Learning outcomes Learning outcomes Once you have completed this unit you should be able to: describe the status in the world of the English language, compared to other widely spoken languages identify the reasons why people should study another language make best use of existing language skills, no matter how basic, in a practical situation present language skills in a written CV give examples of critical Acknowledgements Learning outcomes David Cameron under the microscope
This podcast marks the recent inaugural conference of the Centre for British Politics. You'll hear from Peter Riddell of The Times, David Willetts MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Innovation, Universities and Skills and Centre Director Professor Steven Fielding.
This unit will help you to identify and use information in Society, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your ow
This unit will help you to identify and use information in Society, whether for your work, study or personal purposes. Experiment with some of the key resources in this subject area, and learn about the skills which will enable you to plan searches for information, so you can find what you are looking for more easily. Discover the meaning of information quality, and learn how to evaluate the information you come across. You will also be introduced to the many different ways of organising your ow
In this podcast...the Tories under close scrutiny by some of the country's foremost experts.
