We have acted on your feedback
We have worked together to implement some real improvements to your teaching and learning experience
We listen very carefully to all student feedback from both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The examples below show a large number of important changes that have been implemented as a direct result of your feedback and are a testament to both student and staff dedication to provide the best education possible.
Teaching and Learning
You said...
You are inspired and engaged by lectures and classes which are stimulating, interactive and innovative.
So we...
... introduced a new Teaching and Learning seminar series for staff to encourage innovation in teaching and share best practice, including sessions on using Forums and Turning point to increase participation and engagement. This generated further ideas for application in departmental teaching practices which are being taken forward by a group of colleagues.
Assessment and Feedback
You said...
You wanted clearer guidelines on what was expected in order to do well in your assessments.
So we...
. . . have created a set of assessment criteria for each of your assessments, in order to help you understand what the markers are looking for, available from module pages in Moodle. We also created an Exams Resource webpage to bring all information together in one place on your exams.
You said...
You think that there are improvements to be made in the usefulness and promptness of assessment feedback.
So we...
. . . reviewed assessment marking deadlines across assessments, and all deadlines were then optimised to provide the shortest turnaround for providing you with quality feedback.
Academic Support
You said...
You said you would like more resources pre-arrival and during Year 1 for those without a background in economics...
So we...
. . . we have introduced a webpage with a variety of academic resourcesLink opens in a new window for offer holders and new students to use.
You said...
You wanted more information about what each module would be about...
So we...
. . . we have now provided short videos where the module leaders provide an overview of their modules. We also held a module fair to give students the opportunity to learn more about the optional modules available.
You said...
You wanted a more effective system of academic support...
So we...
... we have changed the structure of the academic support sessions for the core modules to be drop-in sessions and set up an academic support working group. We also provide you with dedicated support in maths and statistics for EC331.
Learning Opportunities
You said...
You said you would like more internship opportunities to apply knowledge and skills into practical research projects...
So we...
. . . we have introduced the Warwick Internship Scheme for Economists (WISE) which provides opportunities for UG and PGT students to engage in current research taking place in the Department. In Term 1 of 2021/22 we made 12 projects available to students.
You said...
You wanted a clearer map of skills acquired in each module...
So we...
...have created a modules skills page to help you understand how each module taken equips you with important employability skills to be able to develop an employability profile as you progress through your degree. Visit Module SkillsLink opens in a new window page.
Learning Community
You said...
You said that you would like the sense of community for Economics students to be stronger.
So we...
... we have opened new study and social spaces for both UG and PG students respectively and have worked hard to bring students together online and in person in innovative ways such as music recitals, sports events and quizzes. We developed wall visuals with inspirational quotes chosen by you to enhance the look and feel of the places even further.