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Reclaiming Broken Places: Introduction to Civic Ecology
by Marianne E. Krasny , Keith G. Tidball- 0.0
6 Weeks
Civic ecology draws on psychology, sociology, political science, education, ecology, and social-ecological systems resilience to understand how and why people care for nature and their communities. This course is ideal for a learner who is intrigued by both social and environmental concerns, or simply has a desire to dive into an emerging 21st century, cross-disciplinary subject area....
$49
Sheep in the Land of Fire and Ice
by Isabel C Barrio , David S Hik , Ingibjörg Svala Jónsdóttir , Ólafur Arnalds- 0.0
3 Weeks
The development of sustainable management practices needs to take into account ecological, as well as economic and social aspects. Basic ecological principles that govern grazing systems, their complexity and dynamics...
$50
Agri-Food Systems Analysis
by Amanda McKinney, MD, FACLM- 0.0
8 Weeks
It recognizes that these systems cut across ethical, social, economic, political, environmental, and ecological issues that cannot be addressed independently. Learners will consider in an agri-food systems analysis the current or future sustainability status, detecting trade-offs across different economic, environmental, and social elements, and considering serious realities while offering a tractable way forward for policy and decision makers....
$199
Global Food Futures and Agri-food Systems Solutions
by Dr. Kathleen Kevany , Sarah Pittoello , Chaiti Seth- 0.0
8 Weeks
The learner will review environmental dimensions of sustainability to encompass health outcomes, social and ecological justice in order to expand their view of sustainable agri-food system and take action toward a more resilient and equitable future of food. Learners will evaluate emerging technologies, social behaviors, scientific breakthroughs, business practices, and global governance....
$199
Unraveling the Cycling City
by Anna Nikolaeva , Marco te Brömmelstroet , George Liu- 4.9
Approx. 23 hours to complete
Spatial and social variations in cycling patterns in a mature cycling country exploring differences and trends Spatial and social variations in cycling patterns in a mature cycling country exploring differences and trends Re-imagine the street as a space for negotiation and social interaction Examine the reciprocal interactions between land use and transport and identify how cycling fits into these systems...
Sustainability of Social-Ecological Systems: the Nexus between Water, Energy and Food
by Mario Giampietro , Andrea Saltelli , Tarik Serrano- 4.6
Approx. 23 hours to complete
You will learn to see your community or country as a complex social-ecological system and to describe its water, energy and food metabolism in the form of a pattern, as well as to map the categories of social actors. The identity in Complex Systems Why frames matter; social construction of ignorance...
Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
by Barbara Hiltz- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era. Social Workers in Action What Skills Make a Social Worker Successful? Ecological Systems Perspective, Strengths Approach, Empowerment and Social Justice Lens...
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Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development
by Dr William Cope , Dr Mary Kalantzis- 4.5
Approx. 9 hours to complete
Social Media Brain Developmentalism and Social Cognitivism Social Cognitivism Social and Emotional Conditions of Learning and Student Development...
Business Model Innovation for Sustainable Landscape Restoration
by Steve Kennedy , Simon W. Moolenaar , Berglind Orradóttir , Joris De Vente , Isabel C Barrio , Thorunn Petursdottir , Rob van Tulder- 4.5
Approx. 40 hours to complete
Learners get to design their own innovative business model for landscape restoration with 4 returns: return of natural capital, return of social capital, return of inspiration and return of financial capital. Systems Analysis Systems Analysis IN THEORY -Understanding social-ecological systems and tensions IN PRACTICE - Systems analysis in Iceland IN THEORY - Systems and stakeholders...
少年福利與權利 (Welfare and Rights of Youth)
by 陳毓文- 0.0
Approx. 14 hours to complete
We will also discusses factors that affect the emerging youth problems and how social workers deal with such situation. In addition, we will also explore the significance of youth welfare policy and its impact on the social work practices. 2-1 少年的社會形象 (The Social image of Youth) 以生態系統理論來討論少年問題(Use Ecological Systems Theory to Discuss Youth Problems)...