Widening participation through workplace learning Centre for Outcomes-Based Education, April ‘08

Centre for Outcomes-Based Education The Open University Walton Hall Milton Keynes MK7 6AA

Main issues Workplace learning Role of the tutor Facilitating widening participation Positive learning relationships

Workplace learning Successful practitioners –recognise their self-efficacy –Rely on social and cultural understanding of local contexts to apply knowledge in most effective ways Workplace learning –Enhances performance of practitioners –Motivation and rewarding –Firm foundation to continue learning journeys

Role of the tutor Summative assessment – necessary place in HE Formative assessment – constructive influence on learning Tutor feedback – positive effect on individual’s confidence

Facilitating widening participation