analysis of student’s feedback on curriculum design and...
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Analysis of Student’s Feedback on Curriculum Design and
Implementation for the year 2017-18
1 About the survey
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell of the College used to collect and analyse feedbacks from students on various matters
relating to academics and administration of the college. Curriculum feedback is a major part of such exercise. In 2017-18 we have
framed 11 statements which essentially capture the various aspects of curriculum design and implementation. Online survey using
google forms were used to collect student’s responses. Out of 903 students, 805 were responded to the survey which translates into
a response rate of 89.13%. Five point agreement scale were used to assess students rating on various curriculum aspects. The results
were further analysed using tables, percentages and diagrams.
2 Profile of the Students
Profile of the students such as gender, Programmes studying , Semester last attended etc. were collected and analysed in order
know the distribution of students. The result of the profile analysis are summarised in the following tables
2.1 Distribution of the students by Gender
Table 1.1 : Distribution of the students by Gender
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
Female 445 55.3 55.3 55.3
Male 360 44.7 44.7 100.0
Total 805 100.0 100.0
Table 1.1 shows that 55 percentage of the students are girls and respt 45 percent are boys. It indicates that ratio of girls
students is high in the college.
2.2 Distribution of students by ProgrammeStudying
Table 1.2 : Distribution of students by ProgrammeStudying
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
B.com 167 20.7 20.7 20.7
BA Economics 111 13.8 13.8 34.5
BA English 119 14.8 14.8 49.3
BBA 121 15.0 15.0 64.3
Bsc. Computer Science 78 9.7 9.7 74.0
Bsc. Psychology 75 9.3 9.3 83.4
BTHM 106 13.2 13.2 96.5
MA English 28 3.5 3.5 100.0
Total 805 100.0 100.0
Table 1.2 indicates that the college has different student’s strength for various programmes. B.com students account for 20 percent of
the total while Psychology programme has only 10 percent representation in the total students strength.
2.3 Distribution of Students by Semesterlastattended
Table 1.3 : Distribution of Students by Semesterlastattended
Frequency Percent Valid Percent Cumulative Percent
Valid
First & Second Semester 264 32.8 32.8 32.8
Third & Fourth Semester 301 37.4 37.4 70.2
Fifth & Sixth Semester 240 29.8 29.8 100.0
Total 805 100.0 100.0
Table 1.3 indicates that third and fourth semester students responded to the survey more actively that first and second semester. Fifth
and sixth semester participation is showing low because MA course do not have firth or six semsters.
3 Responses about Curriculum design
Six major dimension of curriculum design were identified and given for rating by students such as demanding portfolio of
programmes, well-structured syllabus, progressive modules, up-to-date contents, inter disciplinary links and Integration of cross
cutting issues to curriculum. The summary of results from the survey is presented in the following bar charts.
3.1 Demanding portfolio of programmes
Figure 1.1
The figure 1.1 shows that a large majority of the students agree to the statement that the programmes offered in the college are
suitable demanding in the current scenario. It justify the selection of programme made by the college management.
3.2 Well-structured syllabus
Figure 1.2
Figure 1.2 shows that a large majority of the students agree to the statements that the syllabus prescribed for the programme is
well organised and structured. It indicates quality of the syllabus of the university.
3.3 Progressive Modules
Figure 1.3
Figure 1.3 depicts that majority of the students have the opinion that modules of the courses are appropriately sequenced and
progressive. It spells out the quality of the syllabus taught under the university.
3.4 Content of the Course
Figure 1.4
Figure 1.4 represent that most of the respondent have marked strongly agree or agree to the statement that content of the courses
offered under my programme is up-to-date and relevant. It further reveal the strength of the curriculum design of the university.
3.5 Inter disciplinary links
Figure 1.5
Figure 1.5 indicates that more than half of the respondents have marked positive responses to the statement that the curriculum
has inter disciplinary links.
3.6 Integration of Cross cutting issues to Curriculum
Figure 1.6
Figure 1.6 depicts that most of the students have assigned a positive rating to the statement that institution integrates cross cutting issues
relevant to Gender, Environment and Sustainability, Human Values and Professional Ethics into the Curriculum. It indicates the capability of the
university curriculum to address such currently important issues.
4 Response about Curriculum Implementation
Five major components of Curriculum implementation were identified and given for rating by students. The different aspects of
curriculum implementation evaluated in this survey are quality and experience of the staff, flexibility to choose value added courses, ,
Transparency of Internal evaluation system, ethical and moral component from the campus and overall learning environment provided. Five
point agreement scale were used to measure student’s opinion on these variables. The result of the analysis are presented in the form of
bar diagrams as shown below.
4.1 Quality and experience of the staff
Figure 1.7
Figure 1.7 shows that more than eighty percent of the respondents are either strongly agree or agree to the statement that the classes
were handled by qualified and experienced people. It is indicating the quality of teaching staffs of the institution in delivering the
curriculum.
4.2 Flexibility to choose value added courses
Figure 1.8
Figure 1.8 reveals that significantly a large majority of the students have the opinion that the college offers flexibility to them in
choosing value added courses along with their regular curriculum.
4.3 Effectiveness of Internal Evaluation System
Figure 1.9
Figure 1.9 indicates that majority of the students positively agreed to the statement that Internal evaluation system of the programme is
effective.
4.4 Excellent learning environment
Figure 1.10
Figure 1.10 indicates that students are very positively responded to the statement that overall learning environment offered in the
campus are excellent.
4.5 Ethical components of the campus life
Figure 1.11
Figure 1.11 shows that significantly a large majority of the students opined that the campus life integrates ethical and moral
components in to the life of the students/
5 Conclusion
Based on the online suvey conducted among the students at the end the academic year, it is found that students have the view that the
curriculum of the Calicut University at UG and PG level are adequately designed to cater to the needs of the time. It can be concluded
that students strongly agree to the fact that amal college is successful and effective in implementing the curriculum in the best possible
way. The survey results are to be discussed in the college council and take necessary actions