| Unit name | Widening Access and Participation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM5708 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Richard Brawn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
This unit addresses the policy and strategies of widening participation, examines its context within Higher Education generally, and its practical application for academics involved in the teaching and support of a diverse student population. Drawing from research evidence from a number of countries, several issues that stem from the above will be explored, including student profiles and trajectories, selection, and implications for teaching, learning and assessment. The unit will be of interest to any academic involved in the recruitment, selection, support and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
