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Catalogue
BUSINESS STUDIES
MATERIALS
Degree Level Modules
Business Studies Year 1
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Module |
Credits |
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Studying for Business |
20 |
The Effective Learner
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Effective Reading and Research
Writing for Higher Education
A Guide to Sitting Exams |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Business Environment |
20 |
The Nature of Organisations
Organisational Culture
Business Environments
Economic Change and Business Environments |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Managing the Enterprise |
20 |
The Business in its Environment
Managing the Business
Technology, Information and Finance
Contemporary Issues in Managing the Enterprise |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Accounting and its Regulatory Framework |
20 |
The Nature and Objectives of Accounting
The Annual Report of Limited Companies
Interpretation of Accounting Statements
The Internal Use of Accounting Information for Decision-making |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Governing Business Development |
20 |
Business Development
Effects of Business Development
Governing Business Development |
Business Studies Year 2
|
Module |
Credits |
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Operations Management |
20 |
Competing with Operations
Designing and Improving Processes
Designing Value Chains
Operating Value Chains |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Fundamentals of Managing People |
20 |
Introduction to Managing People
Human Resource Planning
Equal Opportunities and Managing Diversity
Recruitment
Selection
Effective Ways of Working
Relationships with Employees
Rewarding Employees
Learning and Development
The International Perspective |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Employee Development |
20 |
Introduction to Employee Development
The Many Faces of Development
Individual and Organisational Learning
Roles, Functions and Resources
Design, Delivery and Evaluation of ED
Government Training and Development Policy |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Business Research Methods |
20 |
Research for Business
Types of Research
Ethics and Access
Secondary Sources
Sampling
Questionnaires
Quantitative Analysis
Interviews
Qualitative Analysis and Observation
Writing Up and Moving On |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Technology and Knowledge Management |
20 |
Information Management
Information Management and Information Systems
Database Concepts and Use in Information Management
Database Queries and Knowledge Creation
Knowledge and Enterprise
Knowledge Management and Information Systems
Decision-making and Decision Support Systems
Managing Information Systems to Support Knowledge
Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Fundamentals of Managerial Finance |
20 |
Management Accounting
Introduction to Financial Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Fundamentals of Financial Services |
20 |
Money and Liquidity
Financial Intermediation
The Customers of Financial Services
Financial Products
Financial Intermediaries – General
Financial Intermediaries – Types of Institutions
Supervisory and Regulatory Financial Organisations
Financial Markets
Financial Instruments
Stocks and Flows
Measuring Financial Activity
Some Financial and Economic Measurements
Inflation
The Real Economy
The Economic Importance of the Financial System |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Financial Reporting |
20 |
The Nature and Objectives of Financial Reporting
Measuring and Reporting the Financial Position
Measuring and Reporting Financial Performance
From Trial Balance to Final Accounts
Measuring and Reporting Cash Flows
Consolidated Accounts
Notes to the Accounts
Interpreting Financial Statements
Business Studies Year 3
International |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Financial Reporting |
20 |
The Nature and Objectives of Financial Reporting
Measuring and Reporting the Financial Position
Measuring and Reporting Financial Performance
From Trial Balance to Final Accounts
Measuring and Reporting Cash Flows
Consolidated Accounts
Notes to the Accounts
Interpreting Financial Statements
Business Studies Year 3
International |
Business Studies Year 3
|
Module |
Credits |
|
International Business Strategy |
20 |
Internal Analysis – an Integrated Approach
Organisational Structure and Strategic Control Systems
Corporate Strategies
The Global Dimension of Strategic Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
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Strategic HRM |
20 |
Business Strategy and HRM
Employee Involvement
HRM and International Business
Aspects of HRM in Developed Countries
HRM in Emerging Economies
Ethical Issues in HRM |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Strategic Management
Now in 20 Credit version also |
40 |
Introduction to Strategic Management
The Strategic Analysis of External Environment
Value, Performance and Advantage
Internal Analysis
Internal Analysis – an integrated approach
Organisational Structure and Strategic Control Systems
Corporate Strategies
The Global Dimension of Strategic Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Financial Management |
20 |
Introduction to Financial Management
Capital Investment Appraisal
Working Capital Management
Equity Valuation, Stock Market Data and Investment
Dividend Decision and Valuation of Corporate Equity
Cost of Capital, Corporate Investment and Market Valuation
Financial Policy and Capital Structure
Portfolio Decision and Risk Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
*Market and Consumer Behaviour |
20 |
Key concepts of Consumer Behaviour
Motivation, Personality and Psychographics
Consumer Information Processing
Attitude Formation and Change
Reference Groups and Family Influences
Social Class and Cultural Influences
Promotional Mix and Sales Promotion
Advertising and Public Relations
Personal Selling and Promotion Management
Direct Marketing and the Internet |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
*Training and Development
(Level 2/3) |
20 |
Training and Development Processes
Nature of Training and Development in Today’s Organisations
Role of Learning in a Training and Development Context
Training and Development, Methods, Activities and Practices: The TD Map
Trainer’s Tasks, Roles, Styles and Skills
Training Needs Assessment
Strategic Training and Development
Validation and Evaluation of the Training and Development Function
Current Developments in Training and Development in the UK |
*Bonus Materials (not fully Quality Assured)
FOUNDATION DEGREE MODULES
|
Module |
Credits |
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Studying for Business |
20 |
The Effective Learner
Personal Development Plan (PDP)
Effective Reading and Research
Writing for Higher Education
A Guide to Sitting Exams |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Business Environment |
20 |
The Nature of Organisations
Organisational Culture
Business Environments
Economic Change and Business Environments |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
People, Organisations and Management |
20 |
Setting the Scene
The Nature of Organisations
People in Organisations
Groups and Teamworking |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Managing the Enterprise |
20 |
The Business in its Environment
Managing the Business
Technology, Information and Finance
Contemporary Issues in Managing the Enterprise |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Accounting and its Regulatory Framework |
20 |
The Nature and Objectives of Accounting
The Annual Report of Limited Companies
Interpretation of Accounting Statements
The Internal Use of Accounting Information for Decision-making |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Governing Business Development |
20 |
Business Development
Effects of Business Development
Governing Business Development |
ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE MATERIALS Degree
Level Modules
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Managing Environmental Performance |
20 |
Business and the Environment
Environmental Aspects and Impacts
Environmental Legislation and Policy
Making Environmental Improvements
Environmental Auditing and Reporting
Using Systems Theories
Using Theories based on Social Psychology
Using Humanist/Existential Theories
Integrating Theories and Practice in Social Work Placements
Using Radical Theories
Using Theories of Advocacy and Empowerment |
HEALTHCARE National Service Framework
Series
(M Level + Level 3)
|
Module |
|
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Building Partnerships Across New Organisational Boundaries |
|
Initiating Partnerships
Building Partnerships
Evaluating and Sustaining Partnerships |
|
Module |
|
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Physiology for Midwives |
|
Cell Division, Genes and Genetic Disorders
The Reproductive Cycle, Fertilisation and Early Fetal Development
Maternal Adaptation to Pregnancy
Immunology
Physiology of Labour and Labour Pain
The Newborn: During the First Hour of Birth and on Subsequent Days
Recovery from Childbirth, and Lactation |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Diabetes (Module 1) |
20 |
The Nature and Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction to the National Service Framework for Diabetes and the
Standards for Diabetes Care
Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes and Identification of People with Diabetes
Clinical Care of Adults with Diabetes Mellitus
Clinical Care of Children and Young People with Diabetes Mellitus
Management of Diabetic Emergencies |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Diabetes (Module 2) |
20 |
Empowering People with Diabetes
Care of People with Diabetes During Admission to Hospital
Diabetes and Pregnancy
Detection and Management of Long-term Complications
– Diabetic Retinopathy and Renal Nephropathy
Detection and Management of Long-term Complications
– Lower Limb and Cardiovascular Complications
Multiprofessional and Multiagency Management of the Diabetes Service |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Caring for Older People (Module 1) |
20 |
An Introduction to the National Service Framework for Older People
The Ageing Process
Rooting out Discrimination
Person-centred Care
Intermediate Care of Older People
General Hospital Care |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Caring for Older People (Module 2) |
20 |
Stroke in Older People
Falls in Older People
Mental Health in Older People
Promoting an Active Health Life in Older Age
Medicines and Older People |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Cancer Care (Module 1) |
20 |
The Challenge of Cancer
Preventing Cancer
Improving Screening
Improving Cancer Services in the Community
Cutting Waiting Time for Diagnosis and Treatment |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Cancer Care (Module 2) |
20 |
Improving Treatment
Improving Care
Investing in Staff and Facilities
Investing in the Future: Research and Genetics
Beyond the Cancer Plans |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Diagnostic Tools for Healthcare |
20 |
Why Test at All?
Haematology and Blood Chemistry
Liver Function, Mineral Tests, Lipid Metabolism
Pathogenic Microbiology
Pathophysiology
Immune Function Tests, Tumour Markers
Urine, Saliva and other Secretions
Endocrinology
Bone Density
Exercise and Stress Tests
Diagnostic Imaging
Fertility Testing and Other Tests
Allergy Testing
Bringing It All Together |
Active Learning Series (Level 2/3)
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Mentorship, Work based Learning and Assessment
(in Preparation due April 2008) |
20 |
How People Learn
Helping People Learn
The Environment in which People Learn
Principles of Assessment
The Practice of Assessing in the Workplace |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Domestic Abuse for Health & Social Care Professionals
(in Preparation due Summer 2008) |
20 |
Define Domestic Abuse
Types of Abuse
Who gets Abused
Role of the Professional
Domestic Abuse, Children and Young People
The Future for the Family |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
(in Preparation due late 2008) |
TBA |
Overview of C.A.M
Complementary and Alternative Treatments
C.A.M Treatments for Specific Illness
Using Vitamins and Minerals in Combinations |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Biochemistry |
20 |
The Cell as a Small Business
Cellular Machine Tools
The Cellular Machinery
Importing Raw Materials
The Power Supply
Packaging and Transport
Quality Control
Final Self-assessment |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Caring at Home |
20 |
The Activities of Daily Living and the Process of Care
Supporting Care at Home
Assessing Care Needs in the Home Environment
Implementing the Plan
Evaluating Care in the Home Environment |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Descriptive Statistics |
20 |
Measures and Measurement
About Statistics
Presenting Basic Information
Summarising and Simplifying Data
Distributions
Measures of Dispersion
Correlation
Graphical Presentation
Reviewing your Work |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Evaluate Research Methodology |
20 |
An Introduction of Evaluative Research
Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches
to Evaluative Research
Design Issues in Evaluative Research
Approaches to Evaluative Research
Collecting and Analysing Data for Evaluative Research
Using Evaluative Research to Influence Decision-making |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Experimental Research 1 |
20 |
The Contribution of Experimental Research to Health Care Practice
The Introduction of Change
Treatment Conditions and People
Control and Constant Error
Control and Random Error
Types of Experiment
Measurement Issues
Consolidation of Evaluation Skills
Consolidation of Design Skills |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Experimental Research 2 |
20 |
Theories and Hypotheses
Planning a Small-scale Experiment
Carrying out at Small-scale Experiment
Describing and Analysing the Results
Drawing Conclusions from the Results
Presenting a Research Report
Experiment II – Planning the Study
Experiment II – Carrying out the Study
Experiment II – Analysing the Results
Experiment II – Drawing Conclusions
Experiment II – Preparing the Report
Evaluating Experimental Research
An Overview of the Experimental Method |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Genetics |
20 |
Variation
Randomness
Adaptation
Vulnerability |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Health Guide |
20 |
Introduction
Development of Materials
Delivery Issues
Information Technology for Distance Learning
Quality Assurance |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Inferential Statistics |
20 |
Introduction to Inferential Statistics
Choosing Appropriate Statistical Tests
Introduction to Hypothesis Testing
Basic Mathematics and Statistical Tests
Statistical Tests
Introduction of Correlation
Using Computers to Aid Analysis |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Caring for the Person with Learning Disability |
20 |
The Social Dimension of Learning Disability
The History and Development of Services for People with a Learning
Disability
Normalisation
Teaching Skills
Sexuality
Management of Challenging Behaviour |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
The Legal Aspects of Health Care |
20 |
The Framework of Accountability
Employment Law
Health and Safety Laws
Consent to Treatment and Research
Standards for Confidentiality and Record Keeping
The Statutory Framework for Health Care and the Handling of Complaints
Legal Issues Relating to Property
Mental Health Law
Specialist Areas |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Life-Span Development |
20 |
What is Life-span Development?
Health Careers and Major Influences in the Life-span
Psychology at Different Stages of the Life-span
The Effects of Changes in Life-span on Social and Health Care Provision
Using and Applying the Life-span Model |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Caring for Older People |
20 |
The Impact of Demographic Trends in Caring for Older People
The Social Context of Care for Older People
Provision of Care within a Mixed Economy
Helping Older People Achieve Independence
The Physiology Of Ageing
Promoting Health In Older People |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Pharmacology and Pain Control |
20 |
Neurones
The Brain
The Spinal Cord
Voluntary and Reflex Action and the Autonomic Nervous System
The Human Experience of Pain
Natural Analgesic Systems
The Development of Chronic Pain
The Pharmacology of Pain Control
The Practice of Pain Management |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Pharmacology |
20 |
The Application of Pharmacology to Nursing
The Administration, Absorption, Distribution and Elimination of Drugs
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Action
How Drugs Act |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Physiology |
20 |
Water Everywhere
Regulatory Problems
Circulatory Problems
Respiratory Problems
Control and Integration
Hormones, Nerves, Feeling and Pain |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Psychological Aspects of Caring in a Mixed Economy |
20 |
What is Caring?
The Roots of Care
The Psychology of Care
The Psychology of Roles
Support for Informal Carers
Voluntary Groups and Psychological Needs
Towards Healthy Caring Relationships |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Qualitative Research Methodology |
20 |
Qualitative Research Design – some Background Issues
Approaches to Qualitative Design
Collecting Data in Qualitative Design
Analysing Qualitative Data
Reading and Using Qualitative Design Research Reports
Writing a Research Proposal for Qualitative Design |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Research Methodology |
20 |
Introduction to the Unit
What is Research?
Research Design
Techniques of Data Collection
Data Analysis – an Introduction
Review |
|
The Subjective Experience of Dementia
The Condition: What is Dementia?
Care: Theory and Practice
Communication and Dementia
Context of Care: Interventions
Carers: Working with Families
Challenges: Legal and Ethical Issues
|
Supporting Materials for Healthcare
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Pharmacology for Health Workers |
20 |
The Application of Pharmacology to Healthcare Practice
The Administration, Absorption, Distribution and
Elimination of Drugs
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Action
How Drugs Act |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Working Across Disciplinary, Professional & Organisation Boundaries |
20 |
Understanding Agency Culture
Approaches to Working Across Boundaries
Barriers to Inter-Agency Co-Operation
Overcoming the Barriers to Co-Operative Working |
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SOCIAL WORK MATERIALS
|
Module |
|
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Building Partnerships Across New Organisational Boundaries |
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Initiating Partnerships
Building Partnerships
Evaluating and Sustaining Partnerships |
Degree Series
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Mentorship, Work Based Learning and Assessment
(in Preparation due April 2008) |
20 |
How People Learn
Helping People Learn
The environment in which People Learn
Principles of Assessment
The Practice of Assessing in the Workplace |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Domestic Abuse for Health & Social Care
(in Preparation due Summer 2008) |
20 |
Define Domestic Abuse
Types of Abuse
Who Gets Abused
Role of the Professional
Domestic Abuse, Children and Young People
The Future for the Family |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Social Work Practice and the Legal System (SW Law 1) |
10 |
The Role of the Social Worker in Using the Law
Duties, Powers, Responsibilities and the Emergence of Quasi-Legislation
The Changing Legal Responsibilities On Social Workers
The Human Rights Act, 1998
Laws and the Professional Worker
The Courts and their Work
Dealing with Dilemmas
Making Difficult Decisions |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Working with Children and Families (SW Law 2) |
10 |
The Foundations of the 1989 Children Act
The Welfare Principle
The No Delay Principle
The No-order Principle
The Principle of Parental Responsibility
Partnership
The Principle of Respect for the Child
The Law Relating to Domestic Violence
Adoption and Children Act, 2002
Other Relevant Legislation |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Effective Safeguarding of Children (SW Law 3) |
10 |
Setting the Context to Effectively Safeguard
Orders to Safeguard
Interim Care Orders
Supervision Orders and Care Orders
Investigations into the Welfare of Children
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Accommodated and Looked-After Children
Representation and Complaints Procedures
Getting it Wrong or Getting it Right?
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|
Module |
Credits |
|
Using the Law with Young Offenders (SW Law 4) |
10 |
The Youth Justice System
Early Intervention and Preventative Measures
Police Arrest, Questioning and Detention of Young People
Court Reports, Adjournments and Issues of Court Bail
Non-Custodial Sentences in the Youth courts
Custodial Sentences |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Laying the Foundation for Community Care (SW Law 5) |
10 |
The Context when using the Law with Vulnerable Adults
From Welfare State to Community Care (1948-1989)
The National Health Service and Community Care Act, 1990
Providing Community Care Services
An Introduction to Adult Protection
Residential Care for Vulnerable Adults
|
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Mental Health (interim edition 2007) (SW Law 6) |
10 |
Foundations of the Mental Health Act
Mental Disorder in the Community
Guardianship and other forms of Protection
Compulsory Admission and Discharge
Mental Disorder and Criminal Behaviour
Rights to Services and Consent to Treatment
Mental Health and Risk |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Applying Community Care Law to Practice (SW Law 7) |
10 |
Assessing Needs in Practice
Considering Capacity
The Law Relating to Older People
The Law Relating to People with Disability |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Ethics and Values |
20 |
About Values
Values in Practice
Moral Philosophy
Self-Determination
Oppression and Respect
Difference and Diversity |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Human Growth and Development |
20 |
Overview
Ideas from Psychodynamic Theory
Attachment Theory
Ideas about Learning
Adolescence and Adulthood
The Wider Picture
Old Age |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Research Awareness |
20 |
What are the Facts?
What is Research?
Research Design
Techniques of Data Collection
Data analysis – An Introduction
New Paradigm and Emancipatory Research
Ethics in Social Research
Developing a Research Proposal |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Introduction to Social Work Theory and Practice |
20 |
What is Social Work Practice and Why do we Need Theory?
What? How? Why?
Past, Present, Future: Perspectives on Change
Different Levels: Groups, Families, Communities, and Society
Sharing Responsibility: Collaborative Working
Soft Policing? The Use of Statutory Powers
Open to Possibilities: The Art of Reflective Practice |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Loss and Social Work |
20 |
Loss in Social Work
The Social and Cultural Context of Loss
Experiencing Loss: Models and Theories
Use and Abuse of Theory: Particular Losses
Effective Social Work in Response to Loss and Grief |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Mental Health
(Module written 2004) |
20 |
Stakeholders and their Influence
Understanding Models of Mental Ill Health
Mental Health Policy and Legislation
Mental Health Policy and Legislation
Social Work in Community Mental Health Teams
Treatments and Interventions
Service User Participation
Legislation and Government Guidance |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
No Secrets: Laying the Foundation for Investigation
(Module written 2004) |
20 |
What is ‘No Secrets’?
Human Rights Act, 1998
Inter-disciplinary Approaches to Good Practice
Stakeholders in ‘No Secrets’
Where can Abuse take place?
The Law Relating to Domestic Violence
Consolidating the Issues and Setting the Agenda for Implementation
Risk, Capacity and Outcome |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Pharmacology for Health Workers |
20 |
The Application of Pharmacology to Healthcare Practice
The Administration, Absorption, Distribution and Elimination of Drugs
Pharmacokinetics and Drug Action
How Drugs Act |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Poverty, Social Exclusion and Social Work
(Module written 2005) |
20 |
Poverty
Social Exclusion
International and National Dimensions
Media Responses and Local Dimensions
The Service User Perspective
Social Work and Social Inclusion
Diversity and Social Work |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Working across Disciplinary, Professional and Organisational Boundaries |
20 |
Understanding Agency Culture
Approaches to Working Across Boundaries
Barriers to Inter-agency Co-operation
Overcoming the Barriers to Co-operative Working |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Working with Children and Families 1
(Module written 2005) |
20 |
Social Work with Children and Families: an Overview
Assessment of Children and Families
Child Abuse, Neglect and Family Violence
Looked-after Children and Family Placement
Inter-agency Working
Safeguarding Children: Supporting Families |
Qualifying Social Work Programme
(Updating materials now go to Degree Series)
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Social Work with and within Groups |
20 |
The Basics of Groups and Group Work
Working with Professionally Defined Groups
Working with Family Groups
Working with Groups in the Community
Working with User Groups
Working with and within Teams |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Social Work with Children and Families |
20 |
The Social and Political Context
Principles of Social Work with Children and Families
The Process of Social work with Children and Families
Direct Work with Children and Young People in the Family
Working with Adults in the Family
Working with the Family as a Group
Protecting Children 1: Immediate Protection of the Child
Protecting Children 2: Ensuring the Child’s Future Welfare
Working with Children being Looked After by the Local Authority
Social Work with Families Through Transitions, Loss and Gain
Children and Families and Special Needs
Empowerment and Partnership in Work with Children & Families |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Social Work in Community Care |
20 |
Background and Issues
Implementation of Changes
Who does the Caring?
Approaches to Work with Users
Working with Users
Practising Care Management
Assessing for Community Care
Working in Partnership
Working with Carers
Working with Mentally Distressed People
Working with Older People
Working with Disabled People |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Learning and Social Work |
20 |
Getting to Grips with Social Work
Applying Social Work Values
Working Accountably to your Agency
Working Accountably to Service Users
Engaging, Assessing and Planning
Implementing, Monitoring and Evaluating |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Using Theories in Social Work |
20 |
Making Sense of Theories and Methods in Social Work
Anti-discriminatory Theories in Practice
Using Psychodynamic Theories
Using Crisis Intervention and Task Centred Theories
Using Behavioural Theories
Using Cognitive Theories
Using Systems Theories
Using Theories Based on Social Psychology
Using Humanist/existential Theories
Integrating Theories and Practice in Social Work Placements
Using Radical Theories
Using Theories of Advocacy and Empowerment |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Competence in Practice |
20 |
Teaching and Learning in Practice
Organising the Learning Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Values in Practice
Definitions and Debates
The Process of Supervision
Evaluation of Practice |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
The Social Context of Caring in a Mixed Economy |
20 |
The Social Context of Care
Caring in a Mixed Economy
Multidisciplinary Work
The Economics of Health and Social Care
Informal Care |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
Contemporary Social Policy |
20 |
What is Social Policy?
Inequalities in Health and Social Policy
The Mixed Economy of Welfare
The Statutory Sector
The Private Sector
The Voluntary Sector
The ‘Informal’ Sector
Social Policy and Concepts of Need |
STAFF DEVELOPMENT MATERIALS
|
Module |
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Leadership
Motivation
Setting Strategy
Writing Strategy
Sharing Vision
People Management
Handling Difficult People
Delegation
Managing Others
Negotiation
Assertiveness
Team Building
Coaching
Getting Things Done
Managing Meetings
Report Writing
Selling Skills
Making Decisions
Change and Risk
Change Management
Risk Management |
OPEN LEARNING MANAGEMENT MATERIALS
|
Module |
Credits |
|
MultiPALIO Why and When to Use Open Learning |
15 |
Using Open Learning
Materials for Open Learning
Supporting Open Learners
Media and Technologies for Materials and Support
When to Use Open Learning |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
MultiPALIO How to Design and Develop |
15 |
Open Learning Systems
Identifying Users’ Needs
Open Learning Solutions
Specifying: Approach and Materials
Specifying: Support
Models of Open Learning
Estimating Costs and Benefits of Open Learning
Setting Up and Implementing and Open Learning System |
|
Module |
Credits |
|
MultiPALIO Developing Open Learning Materials |
15 |
Planning Materials Development
Specifying Materials
Writing Text Elements
Developing Multimedia Materials
Audio and Video-elements
Managing Materials Development
Ensuring Usability and Quality
Adapting Materials
Costing Materials Development |
|
Module |
Credits |
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MultiPALIO Supporting Open Learners |
15 |
Why Support?
Learning Materials and Other Resources
The Role of the Supporter
Providing Support: The Early Stages
Maintaining Learner Progress
Technologies for Support |
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Module |
Credits |
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MultiPALIO Planning and Managing a Support System |
15 |
Support in an Open Learning System
Who will Support?
When to Support
How to Support
Costing Support Systems
Evaluating Support
Planning Support |
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Module |
Credits |
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MultiPALIO Collecting and Using Information in an Open Learning Scheme |
15 |
Learning Scheme
Your information Needs
Information Needed to Develop an Open Learning System
Information Needed by Learners
Monitoring the Learning Process
Informed Management of your Open Learning System
Data Collection
Data Access
Communications
Sizing your Software
Choosing Hardware |
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Module |
Credits |
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MultiPALIO Evaluating Open Learning |
15 |
Why and What to Evaluate
Evaluation Methods
Evaluation Tools
Planning and Evaluation
Learning Materials
Support Systems |
EUROPEAN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT MATERIALS
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Module |
Credits |
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European Hospitality Management |
20 |
The Structure of the European Hospitality Industry
Influences on the European Hospitality Industry
European Hospitality Organisations
International Finance and Accounting in the European Hospitality
Industry
The European Union and the Hospitality Industry
The Legal and Regulatory Context of the European Hospitality Industry
The Socio-cultural Context of the European Hospitality Industry
Environmental Issues Affecting the European Hospitality Industry
The Contribution of Information Technology to the European Hospitality
Industry
Customers: Knowing your Market
Developing European Hospitality Products: Satisfying Customer
Expectations
The Structure of Organisations in the European Hospitality Industry
Human Resource Management in the European Hospitality Industry |
LEARNING SKILLS MATERIALS Improving
Learning Skills (level 0 or 1)
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Learning to Learn Time for Study
Concentration
Effective Reading
Effective Note Taking
Preparing to Write
Assignments
Assessments
Basic Research
Ethics
Introduction to Computers
MSWORD
Excel
Databases |
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Basic Mathematics Numbers
Algebra
Equations
Using a Calculator |
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Job Interview Skills Interview Presentation
Your First Opportunity: Getting the Interview
Preparing for a Job Interview
Job Interview Follow-Up
Successful Interviews
Some Interview 'Do's and 'Don't's
Common Interview Questions
Questions to Ask
Interview Questions you May be Asked
Tough Interview Questions
Your Questions
How to have a Good Job Interview |
Research Case Studies and Handbooks
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Research Case Studies A Pilot Project at the Liverpool Business
School
Resource-based Learning in Accounting
Flexible Learning Methods for Corporate Clients
An Independent Learning Project in Hospitality Management
Computer-assisted Learning in Engineering
Extending Opportunities in Nurse Education
A Flexible Learning Initiative at Coventry University
Self-managed Study in Mathematics using Text and Video
Supporting Learning through IT and the Internet
Sharing European Perspectives through Telematics
A Flexible MBA by Internet
Good Practice Guide for Open and Distance Learning for Health and Social
Care programmes
Vacation-Based Learning
Converting OLF Materials for use Online
Embedding a simulation infrastructure into skills acquisition for
undergraduate Nursing students – a case study in blended learning
(interactive CBL CD completes package) |
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Handbooks Using Open Learning in Social Work; an Implementation
Handbook
Implementing Open Learning in Business Studies
Implementing Diagnostic Testing for Non-specialist Mathematics Courses
Changing Courses
Horses for Courses? – Converting Learning Materials for Electronic
Delivery |
BENCHMARKING MANUAL
Introduction
Strategic Management
Curriculum Design
Course Design
Course Delivery
Staff Support
Student support
Glossary
Assessors Notes
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MEMBERSHIP FEES
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£9,700
(All materials and services listed.)
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| Associate Member |
£3,000
(Includes any one subject below. Additional subjects can
be added at the charge shown.) |
Existing Members will continue to pay their Current Fees
for Materials currently taken but the Higher Fee for New Services.
Additional Subjects
| Business Studies (Degree Course) |
£3,000 |
| Business Studies (Foundation Course) |
£1,000 |
| Social Care/Work |
£3,000 |
| Healthcare (Nursing) |
£3,000 |
| MultiPALIO (Open Learning Management) |
£1,000 |
| Environmental Performance |
£1,000 |
| Management Development |
£1,000 |
| Hospitality Management |
£500 |
| Learning Skills |
£500 |
| Case Studies |
£500 |
International Member A fee is negotiated with preference
given to EU member states. Commercial Members Fee is set
above the HE fee on a case-by-case basis. Please note: Membership
is initially for a period of Three Years, after that a Full Year's
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reserve Meeting Rooms at the OLF free of room hire charge.
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