Although the response rate was low for Change Makers Autumn Term modules, with 12 respondents out of a possible 44 (25%), it was above the university’s average of 21% and it has been very useful to reflect on the feedback and make suitable amendments where feasible.
Overall Satisfaction
It was very pleasing to see that overall satisfaction was very high, with 92% of respondents indicating that they mostly or definitely agreed that they were satisfied with the teaching on their module, with 83% saying that they mostly or definitely agreed that they were satisfied with the content on the module.
Teaching Delivery
83% of respondents indicated that they mostly or strongly agreed that the modules were well-structured, and 75% mostly or definitely agreed that the modules were interesting and intellectually stimulating. Students said that they found Global Challenges: Sustainable Innovation 'Very enjoyable' and that they had 'learnt alot'. In 'Activism and the Anatomy of Change' the teaching was praised, with students saying that they 'loved it' and found it 'intellectually stimulating'. In response to one comment suggesting that some activities could be better completed individually and with more input from the teacher, the module leaders will adjust slightly, and provide an option for assessment tasks to be completed individually and confidentially, with more guided questions and advice from the teacher.
Assessment and feedback
82% of respondents mostly or definitely agreed with the statement 'The methods of assessment allow me to show what I have learned on the module', with 75% mostly or definitely agreeing that feedback throughout the module helped them to develop and improve their learning.
Engagement
92% of respondents definitely agreed that the teaching staff were available and approachable, and that there were appropriate opportunities to interact and collaborate with fellow students within the module. 1 student from Global Challenges: Sustainable Innovation noted how the module had helped them learn how to work with others in a group.
Access and support
91% of respondents either mostly or definitely agreed that they were able to access the materials for the module to support learning, and also that they had sufficient access to academic support and learning resources for the module.