Student survey every 2 years

The SAMK Student Survey focuses on what the students pursuing studies leading to a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at SAMK think of matters related to their studies. The survey aimed to find out how the learning environment supports motivation and commitment to studying, what the students think of teaching and learning, how the students rate their well-being and how committed they are to studying and to SAMK.

This is a follow-up to SAMK’s earlier student surveys, of which the preceding one was conducted in 2008. The survey is based on the school effectiveness theory. The survey data is going to be compiled by an on-line survey in January 2010. The target group are the degree students, and he survey shall be sent to the entire target group. The survey consisted of statements and open questions.

In 2008 replies were given by 1,265 students, i.e. 25% of all students enrolled for attendance. Now the aim is higher.

Most of the students in the Bachelor-level degree programmes were fairly satisfied, and the students in the Master-level degree programmes were very satisfied. A clear majority of the students in the Bachelor-level degree programmes felt that they are helped and supported by the fellow students when necessary, the teachers look at them and treat them as grown-up persons and the students are allowed to assume responsibility for their studies.

The students in the Bachelor-level degree programmes indicated matters that clearly need to be improved, such as their dissatisfaction with the amount of feedback from the teachers and the time allowed for discussions with the teachers. Communication on matters related to studies was also considered insufficient. The students in the English-language degree programmes basically gave very similar replies but were more satisfied with the time allowed for discussions between the teachers and the students.

The report on the survey shall be written during spring 2010.