In November 2017, the University launched a revised approach to the design and delivery of module evaluations, supported by the implementation of the EvaSys online module evaluation system. The adoption of EvaSys is designed contribute to the delivery of an outstanding student and learning experience, in alignment with the Learning and Teaching Strategy, through informing the enhancement of learning and teaching across the University.
The module evaluation period for Semester 3, 2022/23, will launch on Monday 10th July 2023 and run until Sunday 23rd July 2023.
As with previous evaluation periods, students should be encouraged to complete the survey online though email communication from module tutors, and in class. Students will be able to access their module evaluation surveys through email, via Blackboard and via the MyTU Student Portal.
The survey will consist of ten short questions, plus a question asking if the student is studying on a formal Apprenticeship Course. The questions explore student experiences of each module, scored on a five-point scale. A free text box is also provided for additional comments. The questions are as follows:
| Question |
| Staff have made the subject interesting. |
| I have received helpful and informative feedback on my work on this module so far. |
| Feedback has helped me develop and improve my learning. |
| This module challenged me to do my best work. |
| This module is well organised. |
| This module has provided me with experiences that could be applicable to the workplace. |
| I have been able to access module-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to. |
| I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on this module. |
| I have had the opportunity to use digital tools or technologies to enhance my learning in this module. |
| Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of this module. |
The timetable for the Semester 3 module evaluation cycle is as follows:
| Timetable | |
| Module Evaluations open | Monday 10th July (Early Morning) |
| Reminder sent to non-respondents | Monday 17th July |
| Module Evaluations close | Sunday 23rd July (Late Evening) |
| Completion of Module Reflections starts | Monday 24th July |
| Module Reflections sent automatically to students | Monday 14th August |
Module Reflections and Module Review
When the surveys have closed, Module Leaders are asked to complete their “Module Reflections” for each of their modules. These are commentaries on the results of each survey, responding in part to the numbers, but also answering the questions “What went well?” and “Where could improvements be made?”. This period starts on Monday 24th July.
Numerical results plus the Module Reflections for each module will be emailed automatically to all students studying that module on Monday 14th August.
Module Leaders are also asked to complete the “Module Review” for each of their modules. Similar to the Reflections, these are staff facing comments emailed to the Course Leader which will ultimately form part of the Course Journal.
We have produced some detailed guidance aimed at module leaders around how to complete Reflections and Reviews to best effect, as well as how to engage your students in the whole survey process.
Supporting Documentation
To support Module Leaders in accessing the Instructor Portal to monitor response rates and complete their Module Reflections and Module Review, LTE have prepared the following user guides.
Module Leaders – Accessing the Instructor Portal
Module Leaders – Completing Module Reflections
Module Leaders – Completing Module Reviews
Module Leaders – How To Engage Your Students and Writing Effective Reflections and Reviews
Contact Us
If you have any queries regarding the Module Evaluation Surveys, please email surveys@tees.ac.uk.