BSL First Course Feedback BSL First Course FeedbackBSL First Course FeedbackYour feedback helps BSL First identify practical ways to improve our courses, teaching and student experience. Please base your answers on what happened during your course. The form should take approximately 5 minutes to complete. Responses are anonymous.1. About your courseWhich course did you attend? Level 1 BSL Level 2 BSL Level 3 BSL Pre-Level 6 BSL Level 6 BSL Sign Language Interpreting Deaf Interpreter & Translator OtherWhat was your course code?For example: BSL1-Sep26How was your course delivered? Online Face-to-face Hybrid / mixed OtherWho was your main teacher?Please enter the name of your main teacher.2. Course information and organisationFor each question, choose: Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Never or Not applicable.Were class dates and times communicated clearly? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere planned holiday dates communicated clearly? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhen class dates or arrangements changed, were you informed in sufficient time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableDid classes normally take place on the dates and times you had been given? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere you clear about where to find important course information? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere important deadlines communicated in sufficient time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhat could be improved?Select all that apply. Making class dates and times clearer Communicating holiday dates more clearly Giving more notice when class arrangements change Reducing changes to scheduled classes where possible Making important course information easier to find Communicating deadlines earlier or more clearly Making it clearer who to contact for help OtherIs there anything specific that would have made the course easier to organise or follow?Optional.3. TeachingFor each question, choose: Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Never or Not applicable.Did the teacher explain or demonstrate new material clearly? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhen learners did not understand something, did the teacher provide further explanation or examples? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere learners given opportunities to ask questions? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere learners given sufficient opportunities to practise the skills being taught? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableDid the teacher give feedback that explained what was done well and what could be improved? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWas class time used mainly for activities relevant to the course? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableDid classes normally start and finish at the scheduled time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableDid the teacher maintain an appropriate and professional learning environment? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhat could be improved?Select all that apply. Providing clearer explanations or demonstrations Providing more examples when learners do not understand Allowing more opportunities to ask questions Providing more opportunities to practise Giving more frequent feedback Making feedback more specific about how to improve Keeping more class time focused on course content Improving punctuality Spending less time repeating content that is already understood Allowing more time for important or difficult content Ensuring all required course content is covered OtherPlease give an example if this would help us understand what could be improved.Optional.4. Moodle and learning resourcesFor each question, choose: Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Never or Not applicable.Were the resources needed for each stage of the course available on Moodle when required? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere Moodle sections and resources clearly labelled? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableCould you normally find the resources your teacher referred you to? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere instructions for independent work or homework clear? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableDid the resources correspond with what was being taught in class? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhat could be improved?Select all that apply. Including more learning resources Uploading resources in a more timely manner Making Moodle sections easier to navigate Labelling resources more clearly Making links and resources more reliable Providing clearer instructions for independent work Giving clearer guidance about which resources students should use Aligning Moodle resources more closely with classroom teaching OtherIs there a particular Moodle section or type of resource that could be improved?Optional.5. AssessmentIf your course did not include formal assessment, select Not applicable.Were assessment requirements explained clearly before you were expected to prepare for them? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere assessment dates communicated in sufficient time? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWas it clear where to find assessment criteria and requirements? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableBefore assessment, did teaching and practice cover the skills being assessed? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWas the process clear if you missed or did not achieve an assessment? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhat could be improved?Select all that apply. Explaining assessment requirements more clearly Communicating assessment dates earlier Making assessment criteria easier to find Providing clearer examples of the required standard Providing more assessment practice Giving clearer information about assessment arrangements Giving clearer information about what happens if an assessment is missed Explaining the resit process more clearly OtherIs there anything else that would have helped you prepare for assessment?Optional.6. BSL First administration and supportFor each question, choose: Always, Usually, Sometimes, Rarely, Never or Not applicable.When BSL First sent important administrative information, was it clear what action you needed to take? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere forms and procedures reasonably easy to find? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhen you contacted BSL First with an administrative query, did you receive a useful response? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWere payment, assessment and enrolment requirements communicated clearly? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never Not applicableWhat could be improved?Select all that apply. Making administrative communications clearer Making forms and procedures easier to find Making it clearer who students should contact Responding to queries more quickly Reducing the need to provide the same information more than once Providing clearer payment information Providing clearer assessment administration information Providing clearer enrolment information OtherIs there anything specific that would make BSL First administration easier for students?Optional.7. Improvement prioritiesWhich THREE areas, if any, would most improve the course for future students?Choose up to three. Clearer course scheduling Earlier communication about changes Clearer teaching explanations More opportunities to practise More or better feedback Better pacing of course content Easier-to-use Moodle organisation More or improved learning resources More assessment preparation Clearer assessment administration Clearer general administration Improved student support Improved technical systems No significant improvements are needed OtherIf you could make one practical change to this course for future students, what would it be?Optional.8. What should we keep?Which aspects of the course worked particularly well?Select all that apply. Course scheduling and organisation Communication Teaching explanations and demonstrations Opportunities to practise Teacher feedback Moodle Learning resources Assessment preparation Administration Student support OtherIs there anything BSL First should make sure it continues doing on future courses?Optional.9. Anything elseIs there anything else that would help us improve this course for future students?Optional.Submit feedback
