Community Based Programme

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Community Based Programme

• Islamic Studies Programme
• Samar Al-Afandi

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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

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Ethnicity Analysis 2000-2005
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Curriculum Overview

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

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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

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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

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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

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Retention
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Retention

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