Widening Particpation Advisory Group

14/09/06 Student Rep - Alex Hamilton

http://www.open.ac.uk/widening-participation/

It has been noticed that quite a lot of students on K100 do not have English as their first language, possibly causing problems for them and tutors marking their assignments. This may have led to drop outs and students misunderstanding what was expected of them. The university is now looking at the necessary requirements to help students whose first language is not English while at the same time retaining the open policy.

A presentation of Region 4 (West Midlands) initiatives in Widening Participation was given. A large number of initiatives have taken place in the Midlands since the AD (Assistant Director) joined in February.

http://www3.open.ac.uk/near-you/west-midlands/p3.asp