Action research and unit improvement in higher education : a case study approach


Autoria(s): Bryant, Lyndall
Data(s)

2013

Resumo

Student satisfaction data has been collected on a national basis in Australia since 1972. In recent years this data has been used by federal government agencies to allocate funding, and by students in selecting their universities of choice. The purpose of this paper is to present the findings of an action research project designed to identify and implement unit improvement initiatives over a three year period for an underperforming unit. This research utilises student survey data and teacher reflections to identify areas of unit improvement, with a view to aligning learning experiences, teaching and assessment to learning outcomes and improved student satisfaction. This research concludes that whilst a voluntary student survey system may be imperfect, it nevertheless provides important data that can be utilised to the benefit of the unit, learning outcomes and student satisfaction ratings, as well as wider course related outcomes. Extrapolation of these findings is recommended to other underperforming units.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/57667/

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/57667/1/PRRES2013_Paper_3.pdf

http://www.prres.net/papers/Bryant_Action_Research_And_Unit_Improvement_In_Higher_Education;_A_Case_Study_Approach.pdf

Bryant, Lyndall (2013) Action research and unit improvement in higher education : a case study approach. In Proceedings of the 19th Annual Pacific Rim Real Estate Society Conference, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC.

Direitos

Copyright 2013 Lyndall Bryant

Fonte

School of Civil Engineering & Built Environment; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #129900 OTHER BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN #HERN
Tipo

Conference Paper