Courses

Explore key concepts in social sciences through comprehensive lessons covering cultural studies, education, linguistics, anthropology, and sociology. Gain a broad understanding of human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics across various disciplines. Engage with diverse topics ranging from teaching methodologies to linguistic analysis, and from cultural anthropology to sociological theories. Conclude the learning experience with a practice test to reinforce your knowledge of these interconnected fields within the social sciences.

Explore a groundbreaking approach to mental health in schools through this 17-minute TEDx talk by Sarah Farrell-Whelan, a seasoned social worker with over 20 years of experience in Child and Youth Mental Health. Discover how the 'Open Dialogue' process, adapted from Finnish Community Health workers, can be implemented to support children, educators, and parents in the Australian school system. Gain insights into Farrell-Whelan's work as a Wellbeing Coordinator in an Independent K-12 school and learn about the potential benefits of this innovative method for improving mental health support in educational settings.

A guide to what is involved in becoming a social worker What you'll learn: To develop a fuller understanding of what is involved in social workTo learn about the process to follow to become oneTo be guided about how to succeed in that processTo appreciate the demands and rewards of a social work career In this course Wales-based leading social work author, Dr Neil Thompson, explains what is involved in beginning a career in social work. If you are considering a career in social work, then this course will give you helpful guidance. It will give you plenty of food for thought to help you decide whether social work is for you.

This course will give you a broad overview of social science and humanities. The content is easy to understand, and short, informative videos will make the learning process straightforward.

This convenient online teacher resource course helps middle school social studies teachers supplement their curricula and engage their students with fun video lessons. The course is accessible on any computer or mobile device, and it can be used for a variety of instructional purposes.

Use this Praxis 5089 course to review world history, geography, political philosophy, and other topics so you can be well prepared for the exam. Use the quizzes to test your knowledge of the Praxis Middle School Social Studies exam material.

Enhance your knowledge of gender-based violence and the forms of domestic abuse Domestic violence is a global health issue that can take many forms and affect anyone. Health and social care professionals play an important role in recognising and helping victims of violent and abusive relationships. On this course, you’ll address the role of gender in domestic violence and learn to recognise the various forms of violence and abuse. You’ll reflect on the impact of domestic violence and understand your responsibilities as a health or social care worker. By the end of this course, you’ll feel more confident to help support domestic violence victims and survivors. This course is designed for health and social care professionals, including nurses, doctors, family support workers, and community workers. The course will also appeal to lawyers, school teachers, police, and anyone familiar with victims of domestic violence. This course has been designed to help practitioners who work with victims of domestic violence and abuse to provide effective support. We regret that we are unable to provide direct support to victims in this course.

This course examines the transformation of Korean society beginning around the turn of the 20th century to contemporary times. 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. Using multiple disciplinary lenses, we will critically examine how gender intersects with political, social, and economic developments starting with the Confucianization of Korean society during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) up to the contemporary moment of globalization and neoliberal reform. The class will draw on a variety of topics such as traditional views of women, religion, race, class, education, patriarchy, sexuality, imperialism, modernity, war, globalization, the diaspora, among others. Special attention will be placed on the historical, transnational and transdisciplinary connections.

Prioritizing the wellbeing of workers is not just a good - or ethical - thing to do, but because it makes business sense. A happier, healthier workforce is a more productive workforce. A productive workforce is more likely to attend, perform their best work, and add more value to an organization. Unfortunately, investing in the well-being of workers isn’t so simple. In this course, you’ll unpack what “worker wellbeing” means across different contexts, explore how to use research techniques to find the sweet spot between worker interests and firm interests, and understand how to design scalable solutions to enable both parties to thrive. University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business Professor Achyuta Adhvaryu, Ph.D., co-founder of research nonprofit, Good Business Lab, will guide you through the course, and share how research-based interventions can affect worker and business outcomes. Leaders from academia, research, business, and workers themselves, share their perspectives coupled with academic research to help you design a worker wellbeing intervention of your own. Whether you’re a student interested in social business, an executive exploring ways to support your teams, or just passionate about this space, there is something in this course for you.

Explore the groundbreaking efforts of farmworkers in Florida's tomato fields to improve their working conditions in this 1 hour 29 minute book talk and discussion hosted by The Aspen Institute. Delve into Susan Marquis's book "I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took on the Fast Food Giants and Won," which chronicles the formation of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and their successful implementation of the Fair Food Program. Learn about the partnership between farmers, farmworkers, and retail food companies that ensures humane wages and working conditions. Hear from featured speakers including Susan L. Marquis, Greg Asbed and Gerardo Reyes Chavez from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, and Jon Esformes, CEO of Sunripe Certified Brands, as they discuss the book, the Fair Food Program, and the potential for worker-driven social responsibility strategies to improve job quality globally. Gain insights into the often overlooked realities of farmworkers in the US and the innovative approaches being used to address their challenges. Part of the Working in America series, this event highlights critical issues affecting low- and moderate-income workers and ideas for expanding economic opportunities.

4-in-1 Course + ChatGPT to Supercharge Your Videography, Video Editing and Social Media Content | ChatGPT 4 + Filmmaking What you'll learn: Understand the principles of effective storytelling and how to apply them your TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube videos.Use the power of AI and ChatGPT to remove tedious tasks holding you back from creating more and efficiently create content faster than ever.Plan, script, shoot, light, and capture sound for creating TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube videos.Gain practical knowledge of video editing software and techniques, including color correction, sound mixing, adding effects, and graphics.Improve your audience engagement, learn how to analyze metrics and data to improve content performance across Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Optimize your content for each social media platform through using optimal video lengths, formatting, intro hooks, filming hacks, and much more.Develop a clear understanding of social media algorithms and leverage them to increase reach on Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.Create a comprehensive video content strategy that aligns with your personal or proffesional brand identity, values, objectives Have you been wanting to create social media content but you don’t know where to start? Are you ready to plan, light, film, edit and release incredible looking content to TikTok, Instagram Reels, Instagram Stories, YouTube, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and Facebook Stories? Perfect! You’ve made it to the right course! In this complete Social Media Film School, we'll work together to develop your skills as a filming and editing pro and supercharge your content creation process with ChatGPT 4 and other extremely powerful AI tools! By the end of this course, you will have learned the following skills:Learn the fundamentals of posting to TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.Choose the perfect gear for your content or maximize your skills with the gear you already own.Create your own filming studio setup with the perfect camera angle, lighting, background, and sound quality.Plan, film, edit, and release your own high quality videos with cutaway shots on YouTube.Strategize and film shareable TikTok videos with our expert guest speaker that has over 1.8m TikTok followers.Brainstorm, outline, film, and post Instagram Stories and Reels that are optimized for your specific audience.Properly use Facebook Stories to generate exciting and shareable content that drives engagement. You'll also learn how to use AI tools create content like never before:Cut the time needed in half to research topics, genres, and niche's to create videos for using ChatGPT 4.Use ChatGPT 4 to quickly narrow down your target audience so you can create more engaging content. Remove the barriers of coming up with content ideas and generate endless amounts of new ideas. Instantly create titles, descriptions, and newsletters for your specific audience using ChatGPT 4. Our biggest goal for you:The goal of this course is to give you the skills and knowledge you need to plan, create, and share videos with the world that you are truly proud of! You'll have lifetime access to:19.5 hours of learning content192 in-depth video lessons53 downloadable assets6 online articles5 page algorithm boost guideLifetime access to the tutorials and assetsUpdates to all future course materialsOne on one with me in the Q&A section If you want to create content faster than ever before, save years of trial and error making your videos, dramatically improve your production quality, and share videos that you are truly proud of... then this is the course for you!We'll see you inside! Update for YouTube Fairuse Policy:**Imust emphasize, please familiarize yourself with the YouTube fairuse policy! (if it is your aim to use other content on YouTube). Yes you can use footage from other video but you must add to it, commentate or change it substantially and be adding (very important, not just using the content) to the content (think like a movie review channel showing clips); do not just copy big chunks of video. Link to the fairuse policy can be found search "YouTube Fairuse Policy" on Google. There is a whole lecture on this later in the course. As a rule please use original footage only or stock footage legally purchased and you have rights; but the fairuse policy does exist (different to copyright as explained later). If you are using other footage, adhere to the fairuse properly, add to it, discuss it... try not to if possible.

Explore the consequences of America's patchwork system of worker benefits exposed by the pandemic in this 45-minute talk from The Aspen Institute. Gain insights into potential pathways toward financial resiliency for working Americans, including a permanent solution to the paid family leave crisis. Examine how government and business can collaborate to create a more consistent benefits system, and discover the essential employee benefits employers should prioritize. Learn about the business case for offering comprehensive benefits as Jamie Kalamarides engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Lananh Nguyen, presented by Prudential.

Explore the profound impact of immigration enforcement threats on Latino children and communities in this webinar presented by the Society for Research in Child Development. Gain insights from Drs. R. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez and Cecilia Ayón as they discuss their Social Policy Report, which applies a community violence framework to understand how uncertainty and fear regarding familial safety adversely affect Latino children in immigrant households. Delve into research conducted in California and New York City, examining the effects on various systems including family functioning, peer networks, schools, and child development. Learn about implications for working with immigrant communities and hear perspectives from elementary school teachers and social workers. Discover innovative approaches, such as workshops combining mental health support and legal information for mothers in NYC. Understand the complex interplay between immigration policies, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and child development in the United States.

Give brief about course content / curriculum This course familiarizes the learners about the issues of Individuals with Visual Impairment and related to Psychological and Sociological Implications of Visual Impairment. In addition this course focuses the Challenges faced by Visual Impaired persons and their Rehabilitation, Community Involvement for Inclusion. Besides, the course describes the involvement of parents along with teachers in the preparation of individualized education plan for their ward After completing this course, the student-teachers will be able to • describe the effect of birth of a child with visual impairment on the family• analyze the role of family and parental concerns related to their child with visual impairment from birth to adulthood• explain the role of parent, community partnership in the rehabilitation of a person with visual impairment• develop different skills to empower families in meeting the challenges of having a child with visual impairment• counsel the parents and the members to foster the education of visually impaired\• tap support from family of the visually impaired in early stimulation, concept development and early intervention• involve parents in Individualized Education Plan(IEP) and Individualized Family Support Plan(IFSP)• be familiarize with the legal provisions and concessions pertaining to visual impairment• enhance prosocial behaviour among children with visual impairment

Explore family dynamics in dementia care through a comprehensive lecture by Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW, presented for the Mass General Dementia Care Collaborative's Conversations with Caregivers series. Gain valuable insights from an experienced dementia Social Worker as she delves into topics such as changes in caregiving, the nature of dementia, mood alterations, and the general course of the condition. Examine the perspectives of spouses, adult children, and siblings in caregiving roles, and understand the emotional challenges faced by families. Learn about the concept of village-based care, the impact of losing control, and the importance of emotional support for primary caregivers. This informative presentation offers a deep dive into the complexities of family relationships when dealing with dementia, providing essential knowledge for caregivers and healthcare professionals alike.

Explore innovative approaches to maintaining social connections in education during the COVID-19 crisis in this informative webinar. Delve into the practical realities and research foundations of distance learning, examining both opportunities and imperatives for re-establishing relationships during school closures. Discover new ways students, parents, and educators are connecting to advance educational goals while addressing social-emotional and academic development in tandem. Gain insights from a panel of experts, including school leaders and education specialists, as they discuss foundational research on the role of relationships in learning and share early learnings from schools and systems across the country. Learn how communities are leveraging schools to sustain connectedness and support student well-being during physical isolation.

Welcome to our the third course in the School Health specialization: Providing Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Special Education Services in School. In this course, you will learn about how social-emotional skills, mental health, and learning are related. We will focus on how schools can support social-emotional learning and promote mental health for all students. We will walk through the reasons that schools should promote student mental health. Next, we’ll review school wide activities to support skill development and prevent social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. Then, we’ll identify strategies for students at risk of developing problems. Finally, we’ll highlight interventions that can be used for students who have significant mental health needs. We will emphasize the ways that schools think about mental health problems and provide services for students with disabilities, which is different than in medical or mental health settings. As part of the course, we will introduce two students to help all of this information come alive. Prepare yourself to learn about an essential piece of student wellness—social-emotional health.

Join Laura Lander, Amanda Newhouse, and Kristen Boyce in this 57-minute webinar from WVCTSI Project ECHO CPS as they explore comprehensive approaches to family treatment. Learn about effective strategies, best practices, and innovative techniques for supporting families through therapeutic interventions.

Family Businesses are a dominant form of business across the globe and play a crucial role in the economic growth of a nation. However, managing a family business comes with its own unique set of challenges owing to the overlap of family emotions and business aspirations. While the strong hold of family members over the business may dampen the spirit of other members in management, the complex structure of the business evokes a negative public perception in general. Hence, managing family businesses requires a careful, considerate, tactful approach to maintain peaceful harmony among all the stakeholders. This course brings together the insights from experienced family business practitioners, professional managers, and researchers to address the challenges of family businesses in a pragmatic manner. This course is open to family business owners, soon-to-be owners (successors of a business), professional managers, and any inquisitive learner interested in family businesses.

Home Gardening is a general education course, which is suitable for students majoring in gardening in higher vocational colleges, people work in the industry of gardening, and home gardening enthusiasts to study independently. The course adopts a combination of online learning and offline practice. Through the course design of home gardening basic knowledge, common home propagation methods, flowers in the garden open field, indoor potted flowers, we will lead you to systematically learn the relevant theories and practical skills in all aspects of home gardening, so that students can master these knowledge and skills at the same time, cultivate their temperament and moral character.