Employability/Careers
Exploring Welsh medium tuition in Psychology and Counselling OU modules at Level 1 – Phase 1
Project leader(s): Emma Roberts Sue Stradling Nia Coles-Jones
The Welsh Government’s strategic framework aims to increase the number of Welsh speakers to one million by 2050.
Transition to Postgraduate Study: the MA in Music
Project leader(s): Rosemary Golding Byron Dueck
This project considers some of the barriers students might face when moving onto the MA in Music, either from within the OU or with prior experience of higher education from external institutions.
An examination of social and cultural factors that may affect engagement in study activities linked to academic writing skills
Project leader(s): Sharon Xuereb Cathy Schofield
It is vital for students to understand and uphold the principles of academic integrity throughout their studies. Although this is often a value that is promoted by higher education institutions from the outset, academic misconduct does appear to be a growing problem.
Evaluating the Inclusion of Academic Coaching within an Online-Only Postgraduate Module (DD801)
Project leader(s): Lucy Wilde Kesi Mahendran Jitse van Ameijde
The central aim of the project is to evaluate the academic coaching provided in DD801.
OU Student Views on Work Experience, Work Placements and Virtual Internships
Project leader(s): Volker Patent Gemma Godfrey
This project aims to further understanding of the views and perceptions of students on work experience and work-placements at the Open University.
Identifying Future Directions: Where do Final Year Psychology and Counselling Students Find Information about Postgraduate Study?
Project leader(s): Rhiannon Edwards Mary Dobson
Research question: Where do final year Psychology and Counselling students gain information about postgraduate study?
An Investigation into the Use of Peer Observation as a Tool for Professional Development and an Aid to Developing a Professional Evaluative Culture Among Associate Lecturers
Project leader(s): Judith Wilson-Hughes Tatiana Blackmore Liz Wright
The idea for this scholarship project stemmed from the search for alternative routes of professional development which can be offered to Associate Lecturers (tutors). The recent changes in teaching practice following the introduction of the group tuition policy in 2016 brought a shift
Running an Effective Online Gallery Visit
Project leader(s): Lindsay Crisp Veronica Davies
We know that there are a number of both tangible and intangible ‘tried and tested’ benefits of face-to-face gallery visits.
Raising Student Awareness of Employability Through Multiple Curriculum Adjustments at the Module Level
Project leader(s): Jonquil Lowe
DB125 You and Your Money replaced DB123 from October 2018J.
Improving the Retention and Progression of Students on the Arts and Humanities Access Module at the Open University
Project leader(s): Hannah Lavery Steve Padley Anactoria Clarke
This project aims to improve the retention and progression of students on our Arts and Humanities Access module by trialling additional support and advice initiatives.
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