Mental health & wellbeing

How does recording affect Creative Writing tutorials:-a first-year review

Project Team: Natalie LewisDonall MacCathmhaoillEmma Claire SweeneyLania Knight

This mixed-methods project evaluated the introduction of the recording of online tutorials on OU Level 2 module, Creative Writing. The project investigated specific concerns and considerations around tutorial attendance, student participation, and the pedagogy of Creative Writing workshops.

Strengthening the PhD Culture in the School of Psychology & Counselling

Project Team: Eleni AndreouliSimon ClarkeJulian 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 Team: Lucy WildeKesi MahendranKate Garland

The central aim of the project is to evaluate the academic coaching provided in DD801.

Teaching Sensitive Topics

Project Team: Stephen RobinsonDavid Morrison

How can Tutors Deliver Effective Teaching and Support to Creative Writing Students with Mental Health Difficulties

Project Team: Joanne ReardonMelissa BaileyNatalie Lewis

Understanding Student Learning of Emotive and Sensitive Content

Project Team: Julia DownesRuth WallAnne Alvaer

Exploring Dissertation Students’ Experiences of Working with Ethical Issues when Undertaking their Dissertation Research

Project Team: Jenny Lynden

University Connectedness, Relational Depth, Wellbeing, Anxiety, and Academic Achievement in FASS Students

Project Team: Gina Di MaltaNaomi MollerKaty Smith

Understanding How Social Anxiety Affects Participation in Online Tutorials

Project Team: Janet Hunter

Improving the Retention and Progression of Students on the Arts and Humanities Access Module at the Open University

Project Team: Hannah LaverySteve PadleyAnactoria Clarke