FASSTEST brings together colleagues from across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, providing a mechanism for professional development through practice-based scholarship within a mentored community.
Much of our work is organised on a project basis with project management aimed at the delivery of new educational outcomes and scholarship outcomes. FASSTEST supports a rolling portfolio of approximately 40 active scholarship projects under a number of themes which include:
If you are interested in learning more about a particular project or connecting with a project team, please contact us at FASS-Scholarship@open.ac.uk.
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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.
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.
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.