Evaluations from secondYear 2 Study DayPGCE/Cert Ed (PCE)

University of Bedfordshire3 March 2011

Based on 53 returns; probably only about 25% of the attendance, so it’s possible that a substantial number of questionnaires have gone missing. If they are found we will up-date this summary.

1: Was Prof. Ecclestone’s session useful?

Write-in comments on

the lecture

• Confirmed what I've been saying for years• Interesting, but useful?• More use in y1, for unit 3 (5) • Powerpoint not suitable for dyslexic students• Long-winded, slides dull and too much information• More robust style needed • Good analysis of disempowerment of teachers in FE• Long-winded and not as interesting as previous speakers• ...and we've heard too much about feedback • Dull, pointless• Boring uninspiring dross (2) • armchair posturing • Enjoyed the Q & A• Question time was more moaning--not proper questions

2: Was the briefing for the work of the Interest Groups:

3:How do you rate the work you did in your group?

Write-in comments on Interest Groups

• Discussion useful; poster exercise not• Discussed a lot but wandered off point • Good tutor running session• Not enough direction in meeting • A lot of negativity from members• Two members dominated

4: Was the session on Progression, CPD and QTLS:

Write-in comments on the “Progression” session

• Confusing• Not focused enough on QTLS to be useful • Too many people for personalised questions • 4th time we've had this• Pointless sales pitch

5: Was the session on ‘E’ and technology-enhanced learning:

Write-in comments on

technology session

• More of this would be good• Always interesting to share resources• More websites with resources, please• Should have more--especially at start of course • Rushed (4)• Useful but rushed • Repeated year 1 material• Covered this before in college• Pointless exercise

• Don't believe in using technology for the sake of it • We are post-16; some suitable for lower levels• Images sexist, not appropriate or decent• Some US spellings & mistakes

Other write-in comments

 • Whole day a waste of time (3)

• Would like hot food (4)

• Room directions for afternoon sessions incorrect.