UniPID Student Feedback Report 2021-2023 is available now!
In this report, we present the insights gathered from UniPID’s Virtual Studies students regarding their experiences with the virtual programme between 2021 and 2023. A thorough analysis of the feedback reveals that students have generally found the virtual courses both enjoyable and a valuable complement to their overall studies. The feedback also highlights areas for improvement such as fostering more meaningful peer interaction online, to ensure the continued quality of the learning experience.
As part of its Education Pillar, UniPID coordinates and funds the Virtual Studies Programme with the aim of providing students access to high-quality courses on sustainable development pathways, while promoting collaboration with peers from the Global South. In collaboration with its member universities, UniPID offers 10–20 online courses annually. These courses are taught in English, carry 5 ECTS credits, and are free of charge for students enrolled in UniPID member universities and partner institutions in the Global South.
The UniPID Virtual Studies Programme is designed to complement students’ degree studies at their home universities. The course topics include, but are not limited to, development, education, gender, human rights, health, economics, trade, governance, rule of law, environment, sustainability, climate change, conflicts, decoloniality, migration, extractivism, and social movements.
As part of the programme’s quality management, UniPID reviews student feedback collected upon course completion. This report focuses on feedback from students who participated in virtual courses between 2021 and 2023. During this three-year period, 270 students from 35 course offerings responded to the feedback form.
Feedback gathered between 2021 and 2023 highlights that students generally had a positive experience with the UniPID Virtual Studies Programme. They appreciated the relevance of the course content and reported gaining valuable knowledge in development studies and Global South perspectives. In addition, students expressed a positive perception of both the online learning environment and the course design. The feedback also indicated that students valued a balanced workload and the guidance provided by teachers, while also appreciating the opportunity for supportive independent learning. Finally, the variety of teaching methods was well received, with students finding them engaging and helpful to their learning process.
While satisfaction was high overall, students also identified areas for further development, particularly around peer interaction, clarity of assignments and instructions, and the quality of feedback. Addressing these areas may shed light for future courses, to create a more engaging and accessible learning experience for everyone.
You can read the full feedback report here.
Any questions related to the student feedback report, please contact our UniPID Virtual Studies Coordinator, Ana Tarazona (if.iknisleh@sivlaganozarat.ana)
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