Access, Participation and Success

Evaluating the use of an Inclusive Curriculum Tool in STEM modules

The development and implementation of the Inclusive Curriculum Tool (ICT) is one of a suite of measures the University is using to address issues around the degree awarding gaps which have been identified as priority areas in our Access and Participation Strategy (APS).

Evaluating STEM/FBL APP Virtual Internship Scheme

Winner of the 7th eSTEeM Scholarship Projects of the Year Awards 2024.

Evaluating Statistics anxiety across different qualifications

This project addresses findings that were suggested from the evaluation of the project “How one module can serve multiple qualification t

Barriers and Enablers for Future Designers within the awarding gap at the intersection of Race and Deprived Areas

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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minority students’ study experience and awarding gap (A case study of Level 1 C&C Open University Modules)

This report explores the broader impact of COVID-19 on the learning experiences and academic performance of ethnic minority students, using Open University (OU) Level 1 Computing modules as a case study.

An evaluation of use and impact of zero grades in assessment; are we being consistent, fair, and transparent?

Assessment is at the core of teaching and learning at the Open University.  It is used to measure student learning against institutional and AQA standards and, most importantly, assessment has a pivotal role in consolidating student understanding and in supporting progression along their learning

Black student experience and attainment on S112: improving a level 1 STEM module

Highly Commended at the 7th eSTEeM Scholarship Projects of the Year Awards 2024.

Winner of the 8th Best Poster Competition at the 12th eSTEeM Annual Conference, 19-20 April 2023.

Impact of introducing new practical and dataset project options to the science undergraduate capstone project module (S390)

S390 is the undergraduate science capstone project module.

Typical Support Seeking Behaviour of STEM Students, their Outcomes and Successes

The importance of personal, non-academic support of students especially in a distance learning environment is well documented in the literature.

Evaluation and improvement of print packs use for Environmental Science students

There is a legal requirement (Equality Act, 2010) to provide students who have declared disabilities with reasonable adjustments which address their learning needs.