Session 40: Wellbeing needs of LJMU’s distant work-placement students

Abstract

Curriculum Enhancement Internship Project funded by the Teaching and Learning Academy

Session overview:

LJMU has an array of support provisions for its students, but how do these meet the needs of students who learn away from the university, whether that is because the course is delivered remotely or because students are on work-based placements.

This Curriculum Enhancement-funded research project heard the voices of learners undertaking the Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) programme. Empirical data has given an understanding into the wellbeing needs of learners on this demanding course, which is undertaken whilst learners also supervise people on probation, and whilst they work towards demonstrating practise competencies.

This presentation, delivered by student interns, offers early findings from this research project. It gives insight into learners’ understanding of the support offered by LJMU and highlights any barriers to accessing these services. We also explain what is being put into place to address these findings and to link our learners with the support which LJMU offers to all its students.

Key learning points from this session:

Our research findings and recommendations are valuable for staff delivering other non-standard programmes across LJMU, especially those which have work-based placements which mean that students are away from the University for extended periods of time.

Wellbeing needs of LJMU’s distant work-placement students PowerPoint. Only LJMU staff and students have access to this resource.