YourJCU Subject Report for English Language Preparatory Program Level

3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN SP 92 2019

YourJCU Subject and Teaching Survey SP 92 2019
Students Enrolled 106
Responses Received 85
Response Ratio 80%

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Welcome to the JCU Subject Report for the YourJCU Subject and Teaching Survey.

This report represents the combined responses of all students within this Subject who participated in the survey across Study Period
92, 2019.
The report is in five sections as follows:

1. Core Question Mean Score

2. Core Question Statistical Distribution
3. Core Question Aggregated Frequency
4. Core Student Qualitative Responses
5. Personalised Question Ratings and Responses (if selected)

For further information please contact the Survey Coordinator - Teaching Quality: teachingevaluation@jcu.edu.au

“Students have a responsibility to provide respectful, constructive feedback about their learning experiences. Students should not
provide individual personal feedback on topics that do not affect their learning and teaching experiences. Malicious comments about
staff are not deemed acceptable by the University” Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) Policy

The Student Conduct Policy states inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to:
2.9 threatening, intimidating or disorderly behaviour;
2.10 endangering the health or safety of a person;
2.11 verbal abuse or physical or sexual assault or any harassment as outlined in the Discrimination and Harassment Policy

“Teaching staff, Subject Coordinators, Course Coordinators, College Dean and Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s have a responsibility to
engage with and promote feedback from students about their experiences of learning and teaching. Student Experience of Learning
and Teaching (SELT) Policy

Consider the feedback with an open mind

Reflect on the feedback as a valuable source of information for continual improvement
If you wish explore opportunities for improvement, speak to your College Associate Dean, Learning & Teaching (ADLT) who
may refer you to appropriate support services

What to do if you have concerns about student feedback. Contact your College Associate Dean, Learning & Teaching (ADLT) in the
first instance to discuss the matter confidentially with them. If you are uncomfortable discussing this feedback with the ADLT, please
take advantage of the JCU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The EAP exists to help with personal or work-related issues. To
make an appointment, phone 1800 604 640

Creation Date Thu, Oct 31, 2019

1-CORE QUESTION MEAN SCORE

The graphs below represent the mean (average) student response score for each YourJCU Subject
Survey question according to the following scoring:

Strongly Disagree=1, Disagree=2, Neither Agree Nor Disagree=3, Agree=4, Strongly Agree=5

The bars represent comparative mean scores for each question as follows:

• First bar (red) represents the unique subject mean score for this question.
• Second bar (blue) represents the subject mean score for this question in merged subjects (merged
partners shown in brackets). If subject is not merged, mean score will be the same as the above red bar.
• Third bar (pink) represents the overall mean score for subjects of similar class (subject) size, in the
same Division, for this question. Class size is based on student enrollment numbers as follows: (Small 1-
20, Medium 21-50, Large 51-150, Extra Large >151).
• Fourth bar (yellow) represents the overall College mean score for this question.
• Fifth bar (light green) represents the overall Academic Group mean score for this question. The
Academic Group mean score will be the same as College mean score if same naming.
• Sixth bar (purple) represents the overall Division mean score for this question.
• Seventh bar (olive green) represents the overall University mean score for this question.

Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN)
1. The learning outcomes in this
subject were made clear to me.

2. The delivery methods (lectures,

tutorials, practicals, fieldwork, online
activities) used in this subject
helped me understand the subject
material.

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Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN) (continued)
3. This subject was well organised

4. The assessment activities helped

me understand the subject material.

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Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN) (continued)
5. I received timely feedback on my
work in this subject.

6. Overall, I was satisfied with this

subject

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2-CORE QUESTION STATISTICAL DISTRIBUTION

The following data provides statistical breakdown of student responses (from this unique subject) for
each YourJCU Subject Survey question according to: response option frequency, response histogram,
mean, median and standard deviation.

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Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN):

1. The learning outcomes in this subject were made clear to me.

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.1
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.9

2. The delivery methods (lectures, tutorials, practicals, fieldwork, online activities) used in this subject
helped me understand the subject material.

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.2
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.8

3. This subject was well organised

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.1
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.8

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Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN): (continued)
4. The assessment activities helped me understand the subject material.

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.1
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.9

5. I received timely feedback on my work in this subject.

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.2
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.9

6. Overall, I was satisfied with this subject

Statistics Value
Response Count 85
Mean 4.1
Median 4.0
Standard Deviation 0.8

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3-CORE QUESTION AGGREGATED FREQUENCY

The following graph and table represents the combined overall agreement (from students within this
unique subject) with the YourJCU Subject Survey questions according to the following frequency
allocation:

Percentage Agree = number of students (as a percentage) that answered strongly agree or agree.

Percentage Neutral = number of students (as a percentage) that answered neither agree nor disagree.

Percentage Disagree = number of students (as a percentage) that answered strongly disagree or
disagree.

Percentage Not Applicable = number of students (as a percentage) that answered not applicable.

Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92):

Please rate the subject on the following criteria (English Language Preparatory
Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92):
Not
Question Agree Neutral Disagree
Applicable
The learning outcomes in this subject were made clear to me. 84% 12% 5% 0%
The delivery methods (lectures, tutorials, practicals, fieldwork, online
88% 8% 4% 0%
activities) used in this subject helped me understand the subject material.
This subject was well organised 85% 12% 4% 0%
The assessment activities helped me understand the subject material. 86% 7% 7% 0%
I received timely feedback on my work in this subject. 89% 5% 6% 0%
Overall, I was satisfied with this subject 87% 7% 6% 0%

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4- CORE STUDENT QUALITATIVE RESPONSES

The following tables display the free text student responses to the YourJCU Subject Survey open ended
questions. Individual responses start on alternating shaded or blank backgrounds.

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What were the best aspects of this subject (English Language Preparatory Program
Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN)?

Students
All
The teachers are very responsible to us!!!!!
Help students improve their skills in various aspects
Teachers taught me a lot of new knowledge and helped me improved my English language well.
The lecturers are really nice and passionate, I am glad that I can have them in my classes.
very clear teaching style
It was good to expand ideas.
There was an good opportunity to improve writing skills for Miss Wen's class.
helping me a lot to improve my English study
This subject has helped me a lot on understanding English and even communicate with people.It is helpful for me.
the teaching style and organization of Wen is very good. can help us improve english
speaking test and vacabulary quiz
Help me to improve my writing skill.
Writing essays is help me a lot in vocabulary and grammar.
Good writing, conducive to the application of life and future academic learning.
– Improve academic writing skills.
– Interesting topics in the textbook.
I leanred how to write research essay, it is helpful for my next course
listening
listening and Reading
teacher！
Easy to study
learn something that I didn't know
essay practice, more clear
clear feedback on time
It improves my English skills, specially Listening and essay.
Focus on writing too much
writing and reading
NA
The atmosphere in the class and the discuss of the class
the class is not boring, I learned a lot
research report work
Everything
All of is best
help a lot for future study
It is good to know about general knowledge
Both teachers put their kindness, effort and times to improve us from every skills such as listening, reading , writing and
speaking.
I become confident when I was talking about my presentation
I want to thank both Ms Mei Lynn and Ms Tay
interesting

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Are there any area(s) of this subject that could be improved ( English Language
Preparatory Program Level 3 - 19-LS0300-SIN-INT-SP92 SIN)?

Students
Nothing
make textbooks more academic.
no
No,thanks
The online study. To be honest I think the online study is a waste of time, and it cannot contribute anything on my study.
6 hours is too long.
no
.
A bit long lunch time.
outline works have errors in some units.
Online work has many errors，it could be improved.
peter can give students more homework
Could have more expansion activities.
reduce online exercise
Good, but the teacher's subjective view of the student will affect the student's score.
Need more speaking task and correct the pronunciation
Vocabulary notebook is quite waste time
writing skills
no
more active
I don't like vocabulary notebook, it cannot force us to write 300 words, it will be good if it only require words that we don't
know.
Write words that already known it's time–wasting and boring.
I am not sure.
no need to write vocabulary book
easy content
Can teach some more difficult things.
Listening & speaking training more. I don't think we have to write vocabulary notebook on level 3.
the class of an Indian teacher
NA
No
Do more listening practice and focusing on the wrong answers
No
All is best.
I think this subject already taught me a lot
I think that the vocab notebook are useless.
every thing is fine
The activities could be more fun and interesting
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5-QUESTION PERSONALISATION RATINGS AND RESPONSES

The following tables display the student responses to the YourJCU Subject Survey Optional Question
Personalisation section. These questions were added in by the Subject Coordinator from a bank of
questions or self written. If there are no results in this section that is because no extra questions were
added to the survey.

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