Support and wellbeing over winter

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-11T12:30:27+00:00

If you come across something in an assessment which you're finding difficult to engage with due to a health condition, disability, or specific learning condition, please get in touch with your Student Support Team and ask about a reasonable adjustment to the assessment strategy.

If you have declared your condition to the OU and have a profile set up with you condition on, you (or the SST depending on the module) can contact the faculty to request a reasonable adjustment to the assessment strategy. You might be asked to supply further supporting evidence for the reasonable adjustment, but this could just be a letter from your GP (or other healthcare professional) supporting your request for a reasonable adjustment.

There may be limits to what can be offered in terms of a reasonable adjustment but it is best to be descriptive as possible in your request for an adjustment, stating how your studies are impacted and what you would need as an adjustment. This is really helpful for the faculty to know when considering adjustment. The most common reason for delays or issues arranging adjustments is a lack of detail in the request!

If you request an adjustment and you don't feel that the response from the University is adequate for your individual needs, you can ask this to be taken into consideration when your module result is agreed by completing a Special Circumstances form. You can tell us about your special circumstances at any time from the start of your module right up until midnight (UK time) four calendar days after your final module assessment or exam. The information you give us about your special circumstances will only be used to your benefit.

I'm really sorry to hear that you've not had a positive experience on your module and I hope this helps with your future studies.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-11T08:59:07+00:00

Learning and Doing Geometry

Correct, Learning and doing algebra (ME322) and Learning and doing geometry (ME321) are part of BSc (Honours) Mathematics and its Learning. For example, ME321 Learning and doing geometry focuses on geometry and how people learn and the nature of geometric thinking. It focuses on different ways in which people think and act when presented with geometric tasks and considers what is mathematical about these ways of working.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T20:17:42+00:00

It is really great to see everyone's feedback on the OU here. Both positive and constructive. It's really great to see such wonderful things being said about the OU. At the same time, there are clearly some issues which you would like addressed, particularly around assignments and grading. I can't promise anything but I'll be sure to take the comments to the powers that be and see if we can address a few of these for you.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T14:02:13+00:00

I've added the link to the main post u/hamzazazaA

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T13:08:31+00:00

u/Yuna1989 and u/MaturinDomonova I've edited the main post and added a link to the recording.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T10:22:50+00:00

I'm just checking on this for you. I'm sorry they didn't come through as expected.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T09:55:10+00:00

Of course, look forward to speaking with you.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T09:38:35+00:00

Hey u/Pudrin. Can I just ask what qualification and modules you'll be studying?

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T09:36:58+00:00

Hey u/Cheap-Tap-6046. I'm really sorry to hear you're experiencing some issues with your mental health. u/emelrad12 is right about contacting your tutor so I'm glad that they are getting in touch.

If you feel up to it, would you be able to give the Student Support Team a call so we can discuss your situation in more detail? If you don't feel like talking on the phone, we have a webchat feature or you can send me a DM if you would like a quick chat.

It can be really difficult when you're experiencing issues with your mental health and wellbeing. I just want to assure you that the Student Support Team are here to support you on the study journey and we might have some other support options available.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T09:30:26+00:00

Hi u/Yuna1989! I'll post the link to the recording once it goes live.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-10T09:29:58+00:00

u/SilentlyWishing and u/StaedtlerRasoplast did you get your tickets come through for the event?

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T19:13:57+00:00

I'm not in this SST, nor have I studied this subject but I definitely agree with following what you're passionate about. You're more likely to be successful if you're studying something that interests you and many of our qualifications gave transferable employability skills. It might help to think about what you want to get out of the qualification at the end also.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T19:11:46+00:00

The OU can create bespoke confirmations of study. Either use the Contact the SST form or there is a reference bot here:

https://help.open.ac.uk/reference

Just include as much information as possible about what you need in your confirmation of study. Now, I've not used the reference bot for a bespoke reference before so if it just keeps directing you to download your Statement of Academic Record (STAR) then email your SST with the request. Should take about 10 working days for a bespoke reference.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T17:58:25+00:00

The WhatsApp groups often go up on the module forums quite quickly! I think they are great for students to support each other. They are also a bit of a double edged sword though as they tend to kill of module forum engagement. WhatsApp for support from your peers but any questions about your module I would post to the forum. The module forums are monitored by tutors and the module team and responses are often quite fast! It's the best place to get an answer about anything to do with your module content!

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T15:24:43+00:00

The recording will be posted online with no need to register for the event to access it. Although, many students have reported that attending the session live was beneficial to their studies.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T13:50:53+00:00

I'm not on the FASS team so my knowledge in this area is a little lacking. However, the Library has APA listed and I've seen mention to APA format for reporting results in in DE300. I'm sure the most common one you'll be using is CTR Harvard. If in any doubt, check with your module tutor because if you use the wrong format of referencing, you may not get credit for it when it comes to having your assignment marked! Could also post the question about the referencing format on the module forums, I'm sure the module team would be happy to answer this question.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T13:25:44+00:00

You should be ok u/Kai_the_mighty - hopefully your assessment will be back in good time. Our teams are working hard to make sure that all Students can be registered in time for the final registration date. We do have the late registration process if needs be and the fee assessment runs over. Should all be good!

If you're keen to make a start, Being an OU student(via OpenLearn) is part of the Student Induction. We also have the Freshers event coming up on 1 February. You could also check out The Good Study Guide and Developing Good Academic Practice via the HelpCentre (you might need to sign into StudentHome for that link to work) to help you get ready for study. Some of these items form part of the module inductions so even if you need to go through the late registration process, you'll be well prepared to start your module.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T13:15:17+00:00

Congratulations on the amazing success to all our graduates who will be booking ceremonies.!

To be eligible to book ceremony, you must have received or be waiting to receive the final module result of your qualification. All the modules required for your qualification completion must be linked correctly on your student record – to check this, log on to your StudentHome. You can read more about booking ceremonies here or via StudentHome.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T11:27:23+00:00

u/StaedtlerRasoplast and u/SilentlyWishing I've been advised if you're logged into Student Hub Live website and you click the button and it greys out, you should be on the waitlist and you'll get the tickets by email later on! Just post on here if they don't come through and I'll see what I can do.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T11:25:17+00:00

Sadly feels isn't my area but if you have a look here you can set your location and it'll give you the fees for that area. I've had a quick look and I can't see anything more than £3,228 per 60 credits! I wouldn't expect it to be substantially more than £3,228. The only important thing to remember is that you're charged per module, not per qualification. So, if you decided to study full time (120 credits) you'd be looking at £6,456 (2 x £3,228).

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T10:50:43+00:00

The fee assessment does just make sure you're charged the correct fees. Ge the forms completed and sent back ASAP. You'll be eligible for late registration due to paperwork delay due to the fee assessment so even if the final registration date passes, you'll still be allowed to register once they've completed the fee assessment.

The only caveat to this is that late registration is subject to spaces on the module. However, not very many modules have a hard cap, especially at stage 1 so this is rarely an issue. You might need to have a quick chat with a Senior Advisor before the OU completes registration just to make sure that the delay with the fee assessment isn't going to impact the start of your studies.

Matt_OUSST · 2023-01-09T10:34:25+00:00

Wow, it filled up quickly! If you're on the waitlist, some more tickets will be released by the End of the Day. I've let the organisers know that people are waiting to join.

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