EVALUATION OF EQUALITY STUDIES Masters and Graduate Diploma PROGRAMME:
2010-11
We are trying a new format for evaluating the Masters and Diploma programme this year. Basically,
we would like you to comment on the programme in its totality. As you know, feedback on
individual models can be provided using the online survey system, which is accessed through your
UCD Connect account and is open for completion from 11th April. There is also an opportunity to
make comments on individual modules at the end of this form.
Could you please let us know what is working well and what ought to be changed. The information
gathered will be used primarily by the Equality Studies staff for the purpose of improving the
programme and may be used within the College or University for quality assurance purposes. Please
note that staff may use your evaluations to verify levels of satisfaction with their teaching in job
applications or in applying for promotion.
The form is anonymous and your responses are treated with absolute confidentiality.
Please return the completed form to Elizabeth’s Office (Room 510) by hand or by email to
equality@ucd.ie by return mail if possible. Please do send it by May 3rd at the latest as this give us
time to analyse the findings and compile a report for discussion at the end-of-year review.
The end-of-year review meeting of all staff and students on the programme is planned for May 16th
at 6pm in L532 (followed by a drinks reception).
Please indicate what stage you are at on the programme:
1st year: Full-time
1st year: Part-time
2nd year: Part-time
Graduate Diploma
MSc Mode A (core + options)
MSc Mode B (core + thesis)
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PART 1: PARTICULAR ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAMME
1. WORKLOAD
Have you any comments to make regarding the workload on the programme as a whole?
(A)
Overall reading and work requirements for modules:
(B)
Timing and number of assignments (including any comments on how to reduce stress or
anxiety associated with assignments):
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2. TIMETABLE
Were you satisfied overall with timetabling arrangements?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Any suggestions for improvement to the timetable?
3. ASSESSMENT METHODS & INFORMATION
Were you satisfied overall with the assessment arrangements (methods
used, information and guidance provided, feedback returned)?
Any suggestions on the type of assessment methods used across the programme? Any comments on
the information provided about assessment (e.g. on grading criteria, submission) or feedback?
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4. TEACHING STYLES AND PRACTICES
Were you satisfied overall with the teaching styles and practices adopted across the programme?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
Have you any suggestions for change?
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5. CORE MODULES
Please let you know what you think about the core of the programme (comprising the following
modules: Achieving Egalitarian Change, Critical Thinking and Writing, Economics of Inequality,
Egalitarian Theory and Practice, Gender Justice: Feminist and Critical Perspectives, Global Justice and
Development, Human Rights Law and Sociology of Inequality). Feedback on individual modules
should be provided via the online student survey system or at the end of this form.
Were you satisfied with the core of the programme overall?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
(A) What do you think about the balance between the core of the programme and the optional
modules/ thesis?
(B) Are there any topics or modules that ought to be included in, or removed from, the core of the
programme?
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(C) Any further comments or suggestions for improvement:
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6. OPTIONAL MODULES
Please let you know what you think about the optional modules on offer (whether taken for credit or
audit). You may wish to comment on the range of optional modules available and their relationship
to the programme as a whole. Feedback on individual modules should be provided via the online
student survey system or in the space provided at the end of this form.
Were you satisfied with the optional modules overall?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
Any comments or suggestions?
.
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7. THESIS
For those of you undertaking a thesis please comment on any aspect of the process so far that you
ought to be retained or improved:
8. ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
Any comments on the Blackboard online learning system? Any comments on the programme CD?
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9. EQUAL-L
Are you signed up to Equal-L?
Yes
No
Any comments:
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PART 2: OVERALL EXPERIENCE OF THE PROGRAMME
10. How do you rate your satisfaction the programme as a whole?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
Any comments or suggestions for improvement:
11. Has the programme met your expectations?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Please elaborate:
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12. How, if at all, has your participation in the programme affected you personally?
Please tick as appropriate:
Major Impact
Mild Impact
No real impact
Beliefs/Knowledge
Actions/Relationships
Please elaborate:
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13. Do you believe that a voluntary work placement/ internship (e.g. with a non-governmental
organization) should be offered as part of the programme?
We would appreciate feedback on the following issues in particular:
If there were an internship should it be compulsory or optional?
Would you avail of an internship if it were offered on a non-credit basis?
Would you have been able to organize an internship for yourself this year if there was an internship
system?
14. Did you feel that you had adequate opportunity for providing feedback on the course and
getting issues addressed as they arose throughout the year?
Very
satisfied
Satisfied
Reasonably satisfied
Dissatisfied
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Any comments or suggestions for improvement:
15. Any other comments or recommendations on the programme as a whole?
Thank you very much
All the Equality Studies Staff
Please remember to return your completed form to the Equality Studies office as soon as possible
but no later than May 3rd.
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APPENDIX: INDIVIDUAL MODULE FEEDBACK
We encourage you to use the online student survey system for evaluating individual modules but if
you wish you may comment on any individual module here (please add additional sheets as
necessary):
Name of module:
Comments:
Name of module:
Comments:
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