The OU’s entry-level interdisciplinary Social Science module attracts over 6 000 students each year. Approximately 40% of students starting this module have low/no prior educational qualifications and/or low socio-economic status and 20% declare a disability. As a result of this demographic innovative teaching materials and support mechanisms are essential to student success. This session covers innovations in teaching such as online skills activities and the use of animations in teaching students to think like social scientists. Innovations in student support will also be covered. Participants will experience what if feels like to be a student starting at the OU and will be able to participate in activities designed for entry-level students.
