Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT)
Higher Education
The SFT is available for completion twice a year through the My Swinburne student portal.
The Student Feedback on Teaching survey has been developed in order
to provide feedback to academic staff on their teaching practice.
Results from this survey may be used in the development of teaching
portfolios, applications for Carrick or Vice Chancellor's awards,
to inform improvement processes, and for inclusion in promotion
and probation processes.
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Student Feedback on Teaching: 2008 Sample Form |
The survey was developed and piloted in 2006 with a sample of approximately
1700 students and was trialled as a paper survey on a larger scale
in the second half of 2007 with over 7,000 student responses.
Due to a range of issues with the paper survey process, a decision
was taken to move the survey online in Semester 1, 2008. In
order to avoid oversureying and to try to minimise confusion, the
Student Feedback on Units survey was significantly scaled back
in semester one 2008, and only units which had significant change
or issues as identified by the faculty, were included in that
round.
Due to the difficulty of reliably linking students to individual
staff members, all students enrolled in a unit, will see links for
all staff who have been nominated to be surveyed for that
unit. Because staff have been nominated for a selection of
units, it may be that students have links for more than one staff
member for a unit (for example, lecturer and tutor) but also possible
that none of their teachers are listed. SPQ will conduct an audit
of responses to confirm their accuracy.
The policies and procedures relating to the Stakeholder Surveys
including the University Surveys Strategy (you can click through
to individual survey procedures from the Word document) and the
Survey Access & Reporting Guidelines are available on the Policies
and Procedures Database.
In general the SFT survey asks students to rate the teaching in
their subjects using the following criteria:
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Criteria |
Descriptor |
SFT
Survey Items |
| 1. |
**Approaches to teaching that influence, motivate
and inspire students to learn which may include: |
- fostering student development by stimulating
curiosity and independence in learning;
- contributing to the development of students’
critical thinking skills, analytical skills and scholarly
values;
- encouraging student engagement through
the enthusiasm shown for learning and teaching;
- inspiring and motivating students through
high-level communication, presentation and interpersonal
skills.
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B. This lecturer/tutor demonstrates enthusiasm
for teaching and the subject area.
C. This lecturer/tutor communicates information
and ideas clearly and effectively
D. This lecturer/tutor teaches in a way that
provides motivation and inspiration to learn
E. This lecturer/tutor encourages me to use
skills in analytical and critical thinking. |
| 2. |
**Development of curricula and resources that
reflect a command of the field which may include: |
- developing and presenting coherent and
imaginative resources for student learning;
- implementing research-led approaches to
learning and teaching;
- demonstrating up-to-date knowledge of
the field of study in the design of the curriculum and the
creation of resources for learning;
- communicating clear objectives and expectations
for student learning.
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A. This lecturer/tutor has a thorough
knowledge of the subject.
F. This lecturer/tutor provides engaging
and relevant subject materials and resources.
I. This lecturer/tutor uses educational
technology effectively to facilitate my learning.
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| 3. |
**Approaches to assessment and feedback that
foster independent learning which may include: |
- integrating assessment strategies with
the specific aims and objectives for student learning;
- providing timely, worthwhile feedback
to students on their learning;
- using a variety of assessment and feedback
strategies;
- implementing both formative and summative
assessment;
- adapting assessment methods to different
contexts and diverse student needs.
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H. This lecturer/tutor makes the requirements
for assessment clear.
G. This lecturer/tutor provides helpful feedback
on my progress.
K. This lecturer/tutor is willing to provide
help and advice
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| 4. |
**Respect and support for the development
of students as individuals
which may include: |
- participating in the effective and empathetic
guidance and advising of students;
- assisting students from equity and other
demographic subgroups to participate and achieve success
in their courses;
- influencing the overall academic, social
and cultural experience of higher education.
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J. This lecturer/tutor shows genuine concern
for students
L. Overall I am satisfied with this lecturer's/tutor's
teaching. |
**based
on carrick institute criteria for teaching excellence awards.
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