7 Beliefs and theories
This unit is essential reading if you want to look at, and think about, people's ideas, practices and products to try to understand what they mean. Developing your skill in analysis–interpretation–evaluation and communication is a good and worthwhile investment. Aimed at learners of arts and humanities subjects, you will find this unit invaluable whether you are new to study or more experienced.
1 Introducing the concept of freedom
What defines individual freedom in a civilised society? Philosophers have argued over such questions for centuries. This unit looks at various concepts of freedom, asking you to think carefully about how freedom is restricted by our place in society and how it can vary from state to state.
3.4 The misuse of the concept of positive liberty
What defines individual freedom in a civilised society? Philosophers have argued over such questions for centuries. This unit looks at various concepts of freedom, asking you to think carefully about how freedom is restricted by our place in society and how it can vary from state to state.
1.1 The concept of 'social capital'
Businesses are increasingly making explicit their committment to dealing with ethical concerns. This unit explores the business case for an ethical approach to human resources management and examines whether a more 'human-centred' approach can bring dividends, and how an ethical approach fits within an organisation's strategy.
1.1 The concept of 'social capital'
Businesses are increasingly making explicit their committment to dealing with ethical concerns. This unit explores the business case for an ethical approach to human resources management and examines whether a more 'human-centred' approach can bring dividends, and how an ethical approach fits within an organisation's strategy.
3.3 The consensus conference concept
There are a wide range of interactions between ‘science’ and ‘the public’. Examples range from visiting a museum, or indulging in a science-related hobby, to reading a newspaper article about a breakthrough in the techniques of therapeutic cloning. Many of these interactions could be said to be ‘passive’. This unit explores the practicalities of the public becoming more ‘active’ in the direction of science practice by ‘two-way’ interactions, with dialogue taking place between
5.1 Ideology: a contested concept
What makes a ‘nation’ and what makes peoples strive for nationhood? This unit will provide you with an introduction to studying political ideas by looking at how people who see themselves as nations challenge the existing order to assert their right to a state of their own.
4.3 Leadership theories
Are you always the quiet one when it comes to group discussion? This unit will help you improve your working relationships with other people in groups of three or more. This unit also deals with project life cycles, project management and the role of the leader.
Introducing the concept of the 'person' and 'persons'
What is a person? This unit examines this philosophical question concerning the nature of personhood. You will examine whether a ‘person’ is the same as a ‘human being’, and look at whether it is our free will that in the end defines us as a ‘person’.
Theories of Cognitive Development (clips played during lecture have been removed)
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MEMS Angular Accelerometer: Design Concept, Analysis
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3.6 Berlin criticised: one concept of freedom?
What defines individual freedom in a civilised society? Philosophers have argued over such questions for centuries. This unit looks at various concepts of freedom, asking you to think carefully about how freedom is restricted by our place in society and how it can vary from state to state.
The concept of Emergence in the dialogue between science and theology
Prof. Ross McKenzie : Seminar
A systematic review of how theories explain learning behaviour in school contexts
This systematic EPPI review focused on the theoretical underpinnings of learning behaviour in school contexts (3-16 year olds) to inform initial teacher education (ITE) programmes.
Assessing reading: from theories to classrooms
Published by NFER, this book explores the construct of reading in relation to its assessment. Its UK, US and French authors, from backgrounds in cognitive psychology, literature and test development, met together for a series of seminars “with the aim of understanding more about one another’s perspectives and perhaps finding an over-arching position that brought them closer” (p.3). The book shows clearly how assessment (and to some extent reading) means something different to people comin
The Mentor's use of Adult Learning Theories: are theory and practice co-extensive?
This is a conference paper which was presented at the BERA annual conference in September 2007. It is based on doctoral research which looks into the pedagogical practice of mentors during the school-based element of student teachers’ training. It focuses specifically on Initial Teacher Training provided by Higher Education Institution (HEI) Partnerships and considers mentors’ professional knowledge base. In particular, it contemplates the nature and the source of this knowledge of mentors t
NASA CONNECT Virtual Earth: Using Concept Maps to Solve Problems
In NASA CONNECT Virtual Earth, students will be introduced to Earth system science. They will learn what a system is and how to apply the concept of systems to learn more about how the Earth functions. Students will understand the only way to really comprehend the workings of our planet is to look at the Earth as a whole system. They will also focus on Earth science applications of national priority to expand and accelerate the use of knowledge, science, and technologies resulting from the Earth
The Man Who Invented the Concept of Pi: William Jones and his Circle
UCL Lunch Hour Lectures are open and free to the public and take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Darwin Lecture Theatre, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT. They will resume in Autumn 2008. In the meantime, a number are available below.
The Man Who Invented the Concept of Pi: William Jones and his Circle
UCL Lunch Hour Lectures are open and free to the public and take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Darwin Lecture Theatre, UCL, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT. They will resume in Autumn 2008. In the meantime, a number are available below.
2007.01.18-The Logic and Lure of Conspiracy Theories: A Conversation with Professor of History Rober
From aliens at Roswell to multiple gunmen on the grassy knoll, American culture is rife with conspiracy theories and theorists. Robert Goldberg, a respected?historian?of social movements and 20th century America, discusses where these theories come from,
