This poster highlights the case for developing midwifery OERs in a UK midwifery undergraduate programme and who will benefit from the development. Students will be able to access the learning materials across their programme, currently this is restricted to the module they are enrolled on through the virtual learning environment (VLE). The Midwifery lecturers will have a central resource for all materials, avoiding duplication of effort and resources. The open repository will enable engagement with the students’ practice mentors as the midwifery curriculum will become accessible and as a result address the potential theory practice gap. The materials will be available to prospective DMU students and their teachers so they can assess the quality of teaching at DMU, which will assist them in selecting the correct subjects for university entry and overall better prepare them for entry to a midwifery programme.

Importantly, it will support countries abroad where they have a need for high, quality, up to date midwifery materials to develop the care fo childbearing women and babies.

Keywords

bridging the theory practice divide · midwifery OERs · OER access · practice mentors