Maciel Tessarolo, F., Coughlan, Emily and Herodotou, Christothea 2025. Review of existing TMA support interventions. PVC-S Challenge Response July 2025. Institute of Educational Technology (IET), The Open University.
| Title | Review of existing TMA support interventions. PVC-S Challenge Response July 2025. |
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| Authors | Maciel Tessarolo, F., Coughlan, Emily and Herodotou, Christothea |
| Abstract | This study reviewed existing interventions designed to support students with Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs), particularly TMA01, drawing on a range of activities led by tutors, module teams, and Scholarship Exchange projects at The Open University. The review considered both proactive and reactive approaches to TMA support and evaluated their potential impact on submission rates and student outcomes. Led by the Quality Enhancement and Innovation (QEI) team at the Institute of Educational Technology (IET), the study synthesised findings from past institutional work and recent PVC Challenge activities. A key output is the Checkpoint TMA Support Model, which aligns high-impact interventions to key points in the student journey, helping tutors and module teams deliver timely and inclusive support. The model provides a structured approach for scaling or refining interventions that show early promise in improving student engagement and success. |
| Year | 2025 |
| Publisher | Institute of Educational Technology (IET), The Open University |
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| Published | Jul 2025 |