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Widening Participation to University Through Flexible Delivery

Widening Participation to University Through Flexible Delivery. Modular provision for professional education University of Manchester. Outline of the presentation. Summary of the programme Rationale Context Approach Evaluation Any questions.

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Widening Participation to University Through Flexible Delivery

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  1. Widening Participation to University Through Flexible Delivery Modular provision for professional education University of Manchester

  2. Outline of the presentation Summary of the programme Rationale Context Approach Evaluation Any questions

  3. Summary of the programme: Diploma in Community and Youth Work Studies • Mature, experienced students • Professional qualification • Part-time Undergraduate Diploma • On-going practice • Modular • Individual routes

  4. Rationale for flexible provision • To enable mature and experienced practitioners to gain a useful professional and recognised academic qualification • To implement ananti-oppressive approach in keeping with community and youth work values and principles • To focus on the needs and interests of the individuals and groups who can not participate in traditional routes. • To recognise and use the experiences and interests of the students

  5. Context • Community work links • Centre for Continuing Education • Staffing and resources

  6. Modular structure • Types of modules • Programming • Terms • Scheduling • Sequencing • Individual routes

  7. Assessment • RPEL for selection and limited exemptions • Progression • Readiness for level two interview • Involvement of practitioners

  8. Support • Work Practice Tutors • Registration Days • Lunchtime Workshops • WebCT • Group work and Group assessments • Study skills tutorials • Guidelines for submissions

  9. Pathways onto the programme • Partnerships with community organisations • Introductory courses • Associate participants

  10. Evaluation Methods • On-going • Registration Days • Programme Committee • HESA

  11. Lessons learned • Administration • Setting • Facilities for particular students

  12. Successes • Clarity about underlying values • Quality of qualification • Representation and Completion • Student feedback

  13. Any questions? Kate Sapin Community Work Unit University of Manchester kate.sapin@manchester.ac.uk

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