The National Student Survey: Development, Findings and Implications

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Title: The National Student Survey: Development, Findings and Implications
Language: English
Authors: Richardson, John T. E., Slater, John B., Wilson, Jane
Source: Studies in Higher Education. Oct 2007 32(5):557-580.
Availability: Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Fax: 215-625-2940; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/default.html
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 24
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Measures (Individuals), Undergraduate Students, Student Surveys, Integrity, Student Attitudes, Pilot Projects, Response Rates (Questionnaires), National Surveys, Open Universities, Student Experience
Geographic Terms: United Kingdom, United Kingdom (England), United Kingdom (Northern Ireland), United Kingdom (Wales)
DOI: 10.1080/03075070701573757
ISSN: 0307-5079
Abstract: A pilot study investigated the feasibility of a survey of students completing undergraduate programmes in the UK regarding their experiences of learning and teaching. A questionnaire containing 45 items in six scales was distributed to 44,209 students from 22 institutions. It was returned by 17,173 students, and analysis of their responses broadly confirmed the integrity of the scales. A second pilot study investigated the feasibility of a survey of final-year undergraduate students. A questionnaire containing 35 items in nine scales was distributed to 25,838 students at 10 institutions. It was returned by 9723 students, and again analysis of their responses broadly confirmed the integrity of the scales. The findings informed the National Student Surveys administered to final-year students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2005, 2006 and 2007. (Contains 5 tables.)
Abstractor: Author
Number of References: 13
Entry Date: 2007
Accession Number: EJ775739
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:A pilot study investigated the feasibility of a survey of students completing undergraduate programmes in the UK regarding their experiences of learning and teaching. A questionnaire containing 45 items in six scales was distributed to 44,209 students from 22 institutions. It was returned by 17,173 students, and analysis of their responses broadly confirmed the integrity of the scales. A second pilot study investigated the feasibility of a survey of final-year undergraduate students. A questionnaire containing 35 items in nine scales was distributed to 25,838 students at 10 institutions. It was returned by 9723 students, and again analysis of their responses broadly confirmed the integrity of the scales. The findings informed the National Student Surveys administered to final-year students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland in 2005, 2006 and 2007. (Contains 5 tables.)
ISSN:0307-5079
DOI:10.1080/03075070701573757