1. Community Based Programme
Islamic Studies Programme
Samar Al-Afandi

2. The Programme H.E. level 1 programme
An initiative of the Widening Provision Project, University of Leeds
Established in 1997
Ninth year of delivery by Lifelong Learning Centre
Aim: To recruit a diverse student audience

3. Ethnicity Analysis:

4. Curriculum Overview Ten modules
Modules studied separately or as a package
Two 60-credit Continuing Education Certificates
Certificates provide access to HE

5. Case Studies Take a look at the case study: Identify the barriers
Discuss what kind of support these students need
Then, think about support students already on the programme may require

6. Identifying Learner Barriers
Lack of family/community support
Family restrictions
Transportation
Lack of confidence in education
Low self-esteem and limited expectations
Long absence from education

7. Overcoming Learner Barriers
Local community venues
Free childcare
Library ‘book box’
Study skills sessions
Tutor support
Student input
University pre-entry advice and guidance
Campus tours
Tasters of University teaching

8. Retention

9. Retention The programme is growing The programme is responsive
A good rate of retention
Shared ownership
10 students have gone onto H.E.