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Methods
Using mixed research methods, we examined the extent to which the teaching and learning factors contributed to students’ perceived achievement of General Intended Learning Outcomes (GILOs).
The General Intended Learning Outcomes (GILOs) we explored include:
- Problem-solving skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Creative thinking skills
- Oral communication skills
- Written communication skills
- Social interaction skills
- Ethical decision making
- Global perspectives
- Positive value/attributes
Summary of Key Findings and Recommendations for Practices
The main factors influencing students’ achievement of University Educational Aims (UEAs)/graduate attributes/General Intended Learning Outcomes and overall satisfaction:
Organisation of the Curriculum
- The organisation of the curriculum was one of the significant factors that students’ perceived achievement of General Intended Learning Outcomes (GILOs) and their overall satisfaction with their programmes.
- The results suggested that well-structured curriculum could help to enhance both creative thinking skills and positive attitudes.
Effectiveness of Teaching and Learning Activities
- The effectiveness of teaching and learning activities was one of the significant factors that students’ perceived achievement of General Intended Learning Outcomes (GILOs) and their overall satisfaction with their programmes.
- Also, effective teaching and learning activities could help foster the communication skills.
Breadth of Subject Matter
The breadth of subject matter was one of the significant factors that students’ perceived achievement of General Intended Learning Outcomes (GILOs) and their overall satisfaction with their programmes.
Feedback on Students’ Work
- Feedback on students’ work was essential for developing social interaction skills, indicating that constructive feedback mechanisms foster interpersonal competencies.
- The findings suggested that effective feedback could enhance problem-solving abilities.
University Experience
- The majority of the students expressed satisfaction with their university experience and personal lives, reflecting a positive academic environment.
- Students demonstrated stronger performance in problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills, suggesting greater confidence in these areas compared to others.
Effective Use of e-Learning
- The effective use of e-learning was shown to support the development of written communication skills.
- Also, the results indicated that social interaction skills are essential for effective learning in an e-learning environment.
Deep Understanding of Subject
Strong connections were found between creative thinking skills and global perspectives, with a deep understanding of subject matter enhancing both.
Adequate Learning Resources
- Adequate learning resources were linked to enhancing global perspectives, suggesting that accessible materials support broader learning.
- This could be because adequate and accessible resources and facilities could enable students to reach out to more information about the world, thus being conducive to the enhancement of global perspectives.