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L1 Coherence Review

This review by Chris Dillon presents key findings and recommendations regarding Level 1 (L1) courses at the Open University (OU) within the context of the widening participation agenda and the overarching ELQ strategy. It assesses whether the current L1 curriculum meets student needs, evaluates student attraction and support, and proposes strategies to enhance retention and progression. Featured recommendations include developing course categories with defined properties, establishing baseline skills for entry, and setting 60 points as a standard for all undergraduate qualifications at L1, advocating for all students to begin at this level.

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L1 Coherence Review

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  1. L1 Coherence Review Chris Dillon

  2. Reasons for review • Following ELQ and widening participation agenda • Consider L1 provision within OU’s strategic direction • Does L1 curriculum meet needs of students? • How were students attracted and supported in L1? • How to maximise retention and progression?

  3. L1 Review has proposed: • Set of L1 course categories: gateway; core introductory, core additional; short. • Each category has a set of properties, support etc. • Set of ‘baseline’ skills for entry into core introductory • Set of skills for entry to level 2 • All undergraduate qualifications should have 60pts at L1 • Students should start at L1 – very strong recommendation

  4. Some questions • Should there be a similar review for L2 and L3? • A programme-based view of curriculum design • Flexibility? Choice? A more structured curriculum? • Does the undergraduate levels framework need to change?

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