
Author
Kristen Reid
Senior Lecturer
Kristen Reid is a Senior Lecturer in Work-Based Learning in the Department for Public Leadership and Social Enterprise. She is interested in the design and delivery of work-integrated learning in distance and online contexts, and the transformative nature of work-based learning. She serves as the Academic Lead for the university’s employability strategy.
2 pieces
Newest first, since November 2023
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Refocusing apprenticeships towards younger learners will require a renewed focus on student support
Research by a team at The Open University suggests that, when it comes to degree apprenticeship independence and success, prior experience in the workplace makes a difference
With Sarah Bloomfield, Fran Myers, Mary Shek, Alice Winters and Kulvinder Buray
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What happens when apprentices are made redundant
Research from Sarah Bloomfield, Fran Myers, and Kristen Reid at the Open University shows that the risk of redundancy is a huge issue in apprenticeship delivery
With Sarah Bloomfield and Fran Myers