The range of teaching methods used on this module have helped my learning - av= 3.8/5
The NOW (VLE) online resources for this module have helped support my learning - av= 4.2/5
I find the module to be a valuable learning experience - av= 3.8/5
I understand the aims and learning outcomes of the module - av= 4/5
Module teaching staff are good at explaining things - av= 4.1/5
I find the module intellectually stimulating - av= 3.6/5
What aspects of teaching have you enjoyed?
"I like computer work"
"sessions used for group assessment is a good use of time"
"we can use Macs and research to learn new methods"
"demonstrating how to do things step by step and having someone around to help you"
"working on group tasks as a team"
"group work activities; using the computers; referencing and citation"
"referencing and citation very useful"
"help on hand from previous first years"
"online learning"
"all staff are approachable and willing to answer questions"
"learning about different things is fun and relevant"
What aspects of the teaching could be improved?:
"explaining things more"
"more time for the tasks"
"I don't enjoy trying out new things on the internet"
"classes too big, too vague, I don't feel like I am coming away having learnt anything"
"time would be better spent on other assignments"
"it is good but the layout of the room makes it difficult to hear everything"
"too simple"
"need more summative work and less formative work"
"hard to ask questions as it's a big group"
"more involvement of students as it gets quite boring"
What aspects of the module have you enjoyed overall?
"skills - using NOW, Google Scholar etc"
"learning how to carry out research"
"using the Macs"
"assisted me in ways to research online"
"the module is well organised and running smoothly; I find it to be a valuable learning experience"
"group work activities; using the computers; referencing"
"varied use of technology; group work"
"the group work - and it's quite laid back"
"helps me to understand how to Harvard reference - especially for other assignments"
"range of tasks and teaching methods. Each task is relevant to Health and Social Care and often learn new skills for the future e.g referencing."
"it's very different from the other modules, gives you a chance to expand on researching skills"
What could be improved (about the module overall)?
"Not using the apple macs"
"Make the lesson more enjoyable. I don't like using computers and this has pushed me further back than I was because I don't understand it"
"more interaction with the PowerPoint from the lecturers"
"more emphasis on links to other modules"
"keep the smaller classes"
"maybe it's a bit too laid back because I don't always understand what is going on"
In general the feedback suggests that:
- large classes make it harder for some students to hear, understand and contribute
- a standalone research and study skills class needs to be explicitly connected to other modules
- working on group tasks is valuable
- using the laptops is generally popular although one or two struggle
- to get full value out of the tasks a longer workshop may be needed
- student mentors are helpful
- having staff available to help with group tasks is valued
- teaching about referencing and citation is useful
For 2014/15 we have already timetabled 2x2hr workshops, making the classes smaller and longer. We are also looking at ways in which we could continue to have student mentors involved.
However, beyond that, as a course team we are now looking at how research and professional skills can be integrated into other modules in year 1. This seems right as the use of technology, an understanding of digital citizenship and competence in handling information should not be seen as separate skills but rather be wholly integrated into every part of the curriculum, just as reading and writing are now.
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