The Contribution of the Open University to Widening Participation in Psychology Education

Autor/in	Cooper, Troy
Titel	The Contribution of the Open University to Widening Participation in Psychology Education
Quelle	In: Psychology Teaching Review, 16 (2010) 1, S.70-83 (14 Seiten) PDF als Volltext (1); PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei (2) Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0965-948X
Schlagwörter	Open Universities; Access to Education; Adult Students; Statistical Analysis; Psychology; Educational Policy; Foreign Countries; Introductory Courses; Student Recruitment; Educational Attainment; Employment; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Offene Universität; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Statistische Analyse; Psychologie; Politics of education; Bildungspolitik; Ausland; Einführungskurs; Bildungsabschluss; Bildungsgut; Dienstverhältnis; Großbritannien
Abstract	The work of the Open University is situated historically in widening participation, both through its open access policy and the modular structure of the qualifications if offers. The process by which the Open University produces more British Psychological Society accredited graduates with GBC than any other HEI, and the contribution of introductory level psychology modules to a broad spectrum of other qualifications, is discussed. Statistical analysis of module recruitment and progression to psychology modules shows that level 2 (NQF level 5) psychology modules recruit well from mature students, women, and those with low levels of previous educational achievement and living in low participation postcode (LPC) areas as defined by funding councils. However, those with lower educational qualifications or from LPC areas have lower pass rates and progression to higher levels of study than other groups. The factors involved in this are discussed, together with current initiatives aimed at producing change. (Contains 3 figures and 5 tables.) (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	British Psychological Society, Division for Teachers & Researchers in Psychology. St Andrews House, 48 Princess Road East, Leicester, LE1 7DR, UK. Tel: +44-1162-529551; Fax: +44-1162-271314; e-mail: directmail@bps.org.uk; Web site: http://www.bps.org.uk/ptr
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10