Faculty of Development & Society's Arundel Learning Hub and the Foundation Degree in Early Years within the CASECC Programme Area

Overview

Engaging with students

This project will engage directly with FdA Early Years part time students on their first module. There is expected to be 3 cohorts of approximately 60 students in total. The materials from this project will also be used to support existing students on this course, approximately 174. As part of the CASECC programme which is largely part time focused, we anticipate further wide use of the materials produced. We would also be able to extend to collaborative partners who currently deliver FdA Early Years to approximately 70 students. It is expected that most of these students would top up to BA (Hons) Early Years at SHU. Overall the project aims to enhance the part time student learning experience through improved student preparation for the transition of learning in higher education.

Project summary

Aim

To enhance the part time student learning experience through improved student preparation for the transition of learning in HE

Objectives

to develop and embed core study skills which will be the toolkit for autonomous learning by part time, Foundation Degree, Early Years students who are returning to learn.
to provide additional support and guidance for students tailored to their specific needs to develop autonomous learning
to design collaboratively with faculty and central staff a programme of study support workshops and associated support materials which feed seamlessly into the FdA Early Years first module
to evaluate the impact of the workshops on FdA Early Years confidences, focusing on their experiences, knowledge, skills and practical application relative to their course.

Outcomes

to have provided students with the tools and confidence to use the tools to apply to their learning
to have developed active autonomous learning styles
to have improved retention through targeted support at keys times of the first module
to have developed a range of supportive materials specifically tailored for part time students to support their ongoing learning.

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