Pulse module survey additional questions

In addition to the core questions in the Pulse module survey, Directors of Teaching and Directors of Postgraduate Studies (Taught), in consultation with the School President and Postgraduate representative, can add up to four additional questions.

Educational resources and accessibility

1. Are learning and teaching resources (physical and digital) up to date and relevant to your discipline?
   
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No
   You answered 'No' to the previous question, please state why you believe the learning and teaching resources (physical and digital) are not up to date or relevant to your discipline. (text box)
2. How manageable is your workload related to tutorials, readings, and assignments on this module?
   Likert scale: Easily management, Manageable, Difficult to manage, Far too heavy to manage, Not applicable
3. Please rate the statements about accessibility below:
   • Accessibility of in-person teaching venues.
   • Accessibility of lecture slides.
   • Accessibility of field trips.
   • Accessibility of accommodations.
     Likert scale: Excellent, Good, Neutral, Poor, Very Poor

Teaching quality and curriculum structure

1. Classes are well-structured, with clear links between learning and assessment.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
2. My lecturer/tutor effectively answers questions.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
3. Opportunities exist for students of all skill levels to improve their understanding and skills.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
4. Assessment criteria are clear, fair, and consistently applied.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
5. Feedback is specific, constructive, and actionable.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
6. How appropriate is the number of tutorials or seminars on this module?
   Likert scale: Far too few, Too few, About right, Too many, Far too many
7. How well do lecturers diversify the curriculum to include multiple perspectives (for example, cultural, global, interdisciplinary)?
   Likert scale: Exceptionally well, Well, Adequately, Poorly, Very poorly 
8. How well represented do you feel ethnic student groups are within the curriculum and learning environment?
   Likert scale: Very well represented, Well represented, Neutral, Poorly represented, Very poorly represented 
9. To what extent do your lecturers incorporate diverse perspectives and content into your module curricula?
   Likert scale: To a very great extent, To a great extent, To some extent, To a small extent, Not at all

Assessment and feedback

1. How prepared do you feel for upcoming assessments?
   Likert scale: Fully prepared, Somewhat prepared, Neutral, Somewhat unprepared, Completely unprepared
2. Have you been provided with opportunities to complete practice assignments before graded coursework?
   Likert scale: Always, Often, Sometimes, Rarely, Never
3. Deadlines are reasonable and allow enough time for completion?
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree

Transitions and progression

1. Second year modules represent reasonable progression from first year modules.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
2. The transition from Sub-honours to Honours is manageable.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
3. I had enough relevant information to make informed Honours module choices.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
4. I felt supported by the School after returning from study abroad.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree (Optional comment)
5. How do you feel about the transition to Honours? (text box)

Sustainability in the curriculum

1. Have you encountered modules integrating sustainability? Please specify: (text box)
2. How satisfied are you with the way sustainability is addressed in your modules?
   Likert scale: Very satisfied, Satisfied, Neutral, Dissatisfied, Very dissatisfied
3. To what extent is the School performing well in environmental sustainability?
   Likert scale: Very well, Well, Neutral, Poorly, Very poorly
4. Do you think there is enough focus on sustainability overall?
   Trichotomous: Yes, No, Not sure
5. Would you like more content on sustainable practices?
   Trichotomous: Yes, No, No strong opinion
6. Do you have any suggestions on how to improve engagement with sustainability? (text box)

Student experience and inclusion

1. How respectful have you found other students regarding diversity within the School?
   Likert scale: Fully respectful, Respectful, Neutral, Disrespectful, Very disrespectful
2. Do you feel the School provides sufficient opportunities and guidance for group study?
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No
   You selected 'No', please explain why you don't feel you are being provided with sufficient opportunities and guidance for group work. (text box)
3. How well integrated do you feel as part of the cohort?
   Likert scale: Very well, Well, Neutral, Poorly, Very poorly

Advising

1. I find academic advising useful.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
2. I have regular contact with my advisor.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
   Please explain why you selected 'Disagree' or 'Strongly disagree' in response to having regular contact with your advisor. (comment box)
3. I would seek out my advisor for academic support.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree

School support

1. Do you feel comfortable asking lecturers or tutors for help?
   Trichotomous: Yes, No, Maybe
2. I feel confident visiting lecturers’ offices for help.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
3. I feel confident asking lab demonstrators for help.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
4. I am satisfied with the level of support from my supervisor.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
5. I feel adequately supported by my adviser in the School.
   Likert scale: Strongly agree, Agree, Neutral, Disagree, Strongly disagree
6. Do you feel the School provides appropriate support when you need help with deadlines?
   Trichotomous: Yes, No, Not applicable
7. Do lecturers ensure teaching sessions are accessible (e.g., materials, breaks)?
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No
8. Would you benefit from short breaks during lectures?
   
   Trichotomous: Yes, No, Not applicable
9. Do you know where to find the extension request form?
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No
10. Do you feel the process or criteria for granting extensions is fair?
    Trichotomous: Yes, No, Unsure (optional comment)
11. Do you know who your School Wellbeing Officer is this year?
    Dichotomous:  Yes, No

Social and community integration

1. How would you rate your sense of connection with peers?
   Likert scale: Excellent, Good, Neutral, Poor, Very poor
2. What barriers have you faced to social or academic integration? What could be improved? (text box)
3. Do you feel the School provides enough opportunities for social events?
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No (optional comment)
4. Would you like more social events or workshops?
   Dichotomous:  Yes, No (optional comment)