Programme and Course Evaluation

All GE courses are designed using an Outcomes-Based Teaching and Learning (OBTL) approach. To enhance the quality of student learning and ensure attainment of the GE Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs), the GE Office conducts systematic assessments of both individual courses and the programme as a whole. Through this process, we aim to:

  1. collect evidence on the quality of teaching and learning to inform course review;
  2. support faculty in developing quality-assured GE courses and implementing effective methods for assessing student learning outcomes;
  3. identify good teaching practices and areas for improvement;
  4. foster a culture of sharing effective and innovative pedagogical practices; and
  5. promote faculty development to enhance course delivery.

The GE course and programme evaluation includes the following:

  1. Collection of Student Coursework

    Gathers samples of student work to capture their learning capabilities and evaluate attainment of GE PILOs.

  2. Course Feedback Questionnaire (CFQ)
    Collects feedback on the effectiveness of teaching and learning in GE courses.
  3. GE Programme Completion Survey

    Elicits students’ views on pedagogical effectiveness and their learning experiences upon completing the GE Programme.

  4. Service-Learning Outcomes Measurement

    Assesses developmental outcomes of students engaged in service-learning activities in GE courses using the Service-Learning Outcomes Measurement Scale (S-LOMS), and gathers feedbacks on students’ service-learning experiences.

  5. Student Learning Experience Questionnaire (SLEQ) (administered by the Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning)

    Solicits students’ views on their expectations and actual experiences at the University, including their satisfaction with GE courses.

  6. Survey on Student Experience of Special Education Needs (SEN) Service and Campus Inclusivity (administered by the Unit for Students with Special Educational Needs)

    Collects SEN students’ feedback about their experiences in GE courses, with a particular focus on Healthy Lifestyle courses.

 

 

In addition, the GE Office offers the following initiatives to support faculty in enhancing the delivery of GE courses:

  1. Sharing of Findings and Resources

    Shares evaluation findings and evidence-based recommendations with GE instructors and disseminates useful resources (e.g., funding opportunities and publications) to support continuous course enhancement.

  2. Course Reflection Exercise

    Conducts class visits in selected GE courses to better understand student engagement and performance in relation to pedagogical approaches, followed by post-visit meetings with the instructors.

  3. Sharing of Good Teaching Practices

    Showcases effective teaching practices and experiences from GE instructors through sharing sessions, videos, and reports to cultivate quality teaching.

  4. GE Teaching Award

    Recognises outstanding teaching performance and dedication of GE instructors; presented annually as a flagship GE event.