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An introduction to information security

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Headline news scares about stolen or missing data are becoming a frequent occurrence as organisations rely more and more heavily on computers to store sensitive corporate and customer information. This unit discusses the importance of protecting information and gives an overview of information security management systems.

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Involving the family in supporting pupils' literacy learning

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Teaching children to read is one area where collaboration between teachers and parents/carers is of vital importance. You will examine how families and schools work together to establish the links that underpin childhood literacy development and the ways in which educational institutions respond to the diversity of needs amongst students.

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Parents and toddlers: teaching and learning at home

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

How do young children learn? This unit looks at the way toddlers interact with their carers in the home environment. You will learn how adults use different methods of teaching to encourage a small child to expand their boundaries and develop new ways of thinking.

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Essay and report writing skills

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. This unit is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes. You will learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report.

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Note taking in relation to the Social Sciences

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Do you find it difficult to know what is important when taking notes? This unit will enable you to decide the value of taking notes and improve your understanding of the methods that can be used.

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Social construction and social constructionism

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Within the field of social sciences the terms social construction and social constructionism are frequently used, particularly in relation to social policy. This unit will enable you to achieve a greater definition and understanding of these terms.

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How arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

This unit will enable you to understand how arguments are constructed and used in the Social Sciences. Using extracts from a Radio 4 broadcast you will look at the different viewpoints that are taken by the participants and analyse how the different arguments are being put together.

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Children’s rights

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

How do children fit in to our society? This unit will help you to understand the issues surrounding children's rights as well as examining the implications of seeing children as citizens. You will also explore the meaning of childhood and analyse children's needs.

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Engendering citizenship

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

How do you create citizenship? How do you feel you belong? This unit examines social citizenship. With particular reference to women and disabled people, you will look at the rights and obligations that develop within society to link people together.

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Developing reading skills in relation to the Social Sciences

psychemedia — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 03:17:17 GMT

Have you ever wondered what skills are needed to get the most out of reading social science materials? This unit looks at how reading skills are developed and provides three questions that should be kept in mind when working through Social Science texts and extracts.

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