Mental health & wellbeing
How does recording affect Creative Writing tutorials:-a first-year review
Project leader(s): Natalie Lewis Donall MacCathmhaoill Emma Claire Sweeney Lania Knight
In the first year of presentation (October 2022), the OU Level 2 module Creative Writing will record designated online tutorials.
Strengthening the PhD Culture in the School of Psychology & Counselling
Project leader(s): Eleni Andreouli Simon Clarke Julian Bond
A longstanding challenge faced by students and educators alike is the difficulty in maintaining an active PhD research culture, which, in turn, can have a negative impact on doctoral students’ progression and in the quality of their studies. The reasons of this are multiple.
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.
Teaching Sensitive Topics
Project leader(s): Stephen Robinson David Morrison
The ‘Teaching Sensitive Topics’ project was set up to support tutors at the Open University in providing tuition to students studying modules that contained potentially sensitive material that might be triggering or upsetting. The aims were:
How can Tutors Deliver Effective Teaching and Support to Creative Writing Students with Mental Health Difficulties
Project leader(s): Joanne Reardon Melissa Bailey Natalie Lewis
This project arose from anecdotal evidence obtained from tutors indicating that mental health is a key factor behind students struggling to achieve their potential.
Understanding Student Learning of Emotive and Sensitive Content
Project leader(s): Julia Downes Ruth Wall Anne Alvaer
This ongoing project investigates how diverse distance students learn about sensitive and emotive topics in an undergraduate introductory criminology module.
Exploring Dissertation Students’ Experiences of Working with Ethical Issues when Undertaking their Dissertation Research
Project leader(s): Jenny Lynden
Students studying for British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited degree pathways (Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social Psychology and Psychology with Counselling) complete a final year dissertation module (DE300). This module trains students in advanced research methods and involves th
Supporting Learners with Mental Health Difficulties
Project leader(s): Anastasia Economou
This project aspires to provide helpful insights into how tutors can best teach and support students with mental health difficulties in a distance learning context.
University Connectedness, Relational Depth, Wellbeing, Anxiety, and Academic Achievement in FASS Students
Project leader(s): Gina Di Malta Naomi Moller Katy Smith
The rising numbers of university students reporting mental health difficulties – and how best to respond to this need - is a known concern in the sector.
Understanding How Social Anxiety Affects Participation in Online Tutorials
Project leader(s): Janet Hunter
Anyone who has taught via online platforms will be aware that some students find it hard to engage with this medium of learning. Many students sign up to such sessions but do not join on the day, whilst others do not sign up at all.
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