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Literacy Teaching and Learning: Aims, Approaches and Pedagogies
by Dr William Cope , Dr Mary Kalantzis- 4.3
Approx. 16 hours to complete
This course opens with an exploration of the social context and aims of literacy teaching and learning. It goes on to describe a range of historical and contemporary approaches to literacy pedagogy, including didactic, authentic, functional, and critical approaches. Theory and Practice of Literacies Learning and Teaching 3 Experiential and Conceptual Learning...
Managing Responsibly: Practicing Sustainability, Responsibility and Ethics
by Oliver Laasch , Dr Sally Randles , Prof Frank Boons- 4.7
Approx. 22 hours to complete
Managers are increasingly confronted with issues of sustainability, responsibility and ethics. Managing responsibly is an integrative approach to sustainability, responsibility and ethics, which allows you as a manager to deal competently with such challenges. 1) To provide an introduction to the three constituting fields of managing responsibly: sustainability, responsibility and ethics....
Critical Issues in Urban Education
by Sara Ray Stoelinga- 4.8
Approx. 22 hours to complete
This course explores a set of critical issues in the education and educational reform space, with a focus on aspects of the field that have sparked controversy and polarized views. American Public Education: Critical Issues & Historical Context Glossary for Historical Context of American Public Education Historical Context of American Public Education...
ART of the MOOC: Activism and Social Movements
by Nato Thompson , Pedro Lasch- 4.5
Approx. 10 hours to complete
This course is for activists, artists, and thinkers who wish to better understand and participate in social change. We will focus on the prolific and exciting overlap between socially engaged art and cultural practices generated by recent social movements around the world. Activism and Social Movements: Lectures, Guest Presentations, and Quiz...
Medical Intuition, a complete course
by Linda Rauch MARH RHom- 4.5
1.5 hours on-demand video
A practical and theoretical guide to developing and deepening your knowledge and psychic ability as a Medical Intuitive. My main goals are to get you working and build confidence in your abilities. I believe it is important and useful to understand the historical and theoretical context of this field and I have included this in the course....
$11.99
Paradoxes of War
by Miguel A. Centeno- 4.6
Approx. 13 hours to complete
You will learn some basic military history and sociology in this course as a lens for the more important purpose of seeing the broader social themes and issues related to war. Social Aspects of War: Nation State and Nationalism Social Aspects of War: Democracy, Citizenship, and Social Equality War and Social Equality...
The Emergence of the Modern Middle East - Part I
by Professor Asher Susser- 4.7
Approx. 7 hours to complete
We will also focus on the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict and its impact on the region and will conclude with an in depth analysis of the “Arab Spring” by placing these contemporary revolutionary events in their historical context. 4 World War One and the Demise of Empire (part 4) 5 The Saudis and the Hashemites in the Arabian Peninsula...
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Ideas of the Twentieth Century
by Daniel Bonevac , Roy Flukinger- 0.0
4 Weeks
Learn how philosophy, art, literature, and history shaped the last century and the world today. To analyze works of art and literature, recognizing philosophical themes and relating the works to their historical context To understand key historical developments of the twentieth century, identifying important casual factors and grasping their implications for politics and culture...
$50
Gender, Family, and Social Change in Contemporary South Korea
by Hyun Mee Kim , Yoo Theodore Jun- 4.7
Approx. 17 hours to complete
In particular, it explores how shifting categories of masculinity, and by contrast, femininity have impacted upon, and in turn been influenced by social, cultural, and political change. 2 Novels in Colonial Period and the Emergence of the New Woman 3 The Korean Civil War and Female Employment in Post War South Korea...
Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens
by Masato Kajimoto , Howard Schneider , Anne Kruger , Steven Reiner , Jonathan Anzalone , Michael A. Spikes , Richard Hornik- 4.8
Approx. 15 hours to complete
As news consumers are bombarded with a constant stream of fake news, propaganda, hoaxes, rumors, satire, and advertising — that often masquerade as credible journalism — it is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. Week 4: How to tell what’s fair and what’s biased. Communication models and media...