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Thinking About Care
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by University of Colorado Boulder
  • Offered by

About

Although all humans require care to develop and thrive, it is rarely the focus of academic studies. This course enriches learner’s understanding of this critical yet underappreciated facet of their lives by addressing such questions as: What is care? Who has traditionally provided it? How valued is care work? Does money take the care out of care work? In addition to advancing learner’s knowledge of the place of care in modern society and controversies surrounding it, Thinking About Care will give learners the opportunity to learn a strategy that surveys existing approaches to care.

Modules

Introduction to Thinking About Care

    • 1 Videos
    • 3 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Introduce Yourself
  • Your Understanding of Care

1 Videos

  • Introduction to Thinking About Care

3 Readings

  • Nursing Continuing Professional Development Contact Hours
  • Teacher Education University Credit from CU Boulder
  • Caring for Others Facebook Group

What is care?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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2 Videos

  • What is care? Part I: Trying to Define Care
  • What is care? Part II: Tronto's Definition

1 Readings

  • Christianna Silva. “The Millennial Obsession With Self-Care.”

Should we study care?

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • What is care? Should we study it?

1 Videos

  • Should we study care? Why Social Scientists Have Avoided the Study of Care

Care Providers

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Who has traditionally provided care?

1 Discussions

  • The Future of Care

4 Videos

  • Care Providers Part I: The Uneven Distribution of Care
  • Care Providers Part II: The Role of Gender
  • Care Providers Part III: The Role of Race
  • Care Providers Part IV: Implications

1 Readings

  • “Rethinking Work-Life Balance For Women of Color"

Types of Paid Care Work

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Types of Paid Care Work Part I: The Size of the Care Sector
  • Types of Paid Care Work Part II: Interactive and Support Care Occupations

Reasons for Helping Others

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Types of Paid Work

1 Discussions

  • What do you think?

1 Videos

  • Reasons for Helping Others: Non-Monetary Reasons for Working in a Care Occupation

1 Readings

  • “Why Volunteer?”

The Value of Care

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • The Value of Care

1 Discussions

  • Underpaid Care Workers

2 Videos

  • The Value of Care Part I: Why Care Workers are Underpaid
  • The Value of Care Part II: Other Ways Care Workers are Devalued

1 Readings

  • “It Doesn’t Pay To Be An Early Childhood Teacher"

Does money take the care out of care work?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Money and Care

1 Discussions

  • Money and Care

3 Videos

  • Money and Care Part I: Liberal and Conservative Concerns
  • Money and Care Part II: Questionable Assumptions Shared by Both
  • Money and Care Part III: Seeing Money and Care in a Different Light

1 Readings

  • “Children? The Only Thing My Nannies Care for Are Money and Holidays”

Does humanitarian aid do more harm than good?

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Humanitarian Aid

1 Peer Review

  • Thinking About Care

1 Discussions

  • Humanitarian Aid

3 Videos

  • Humanitarian Aid Part I: Three Historical Approaches to Humanitarian Aid
  • Humanitarian Aid Part II: Criticisms of the Three Approaches
  • Humanitarian Aid Part III: Unresolved Tensions

1 Readings

  • D. Godrej. “NGOs - Do They Help?” 2014.

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"Thinking About Care" is a foundational course in Personal Development offered by Coursera, focusing on the critical yet often overlooked aspect of care in society. Led by expert instructors, this 480-minute course delves into the nature, providers, and value of care work, as well as the impact of monetary factors. Ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of care's role and controversies, learners can choose between Starter and Professional subscription options. Perfect for individuals seeking to explore this essential domain and enhance their perspectives on care in modern society.

Don Grant
Instructor

Don Grant