Spoilt for choice: factors influencing postgraduate students' decision making
Edited book (chapter)
Chapter Title | Spoilt for choice: factors influencing postgraduate students' decision making |
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Book Chapter Category | Edited book (chapter) |
ERA Publisher ID | 3137 |
Book Title | Meanings and motivation in education research |
Authors | Baguley, Margaret M. (Author), Jasman, Anne (Author), McIlveen, Peter (Author), van Rensburg, Henriette (Author) and Ganguly, Rahul (Author) |
Editors | Baguley, Margaret M., Findlay, Yvonne S. and Kerby, Martin C. |
Page Range | 163-178 |
Chapter Number | 13 |
Number of Pages | 16 |
Year | 2015 |
Publisher | Routledge |
Place of Publication | New York |
ISBN | 9781138810273 |
9781315749631 | |
Web Address (URL) | http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138810280/ |
Abstract | The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is an Australian regional university with physical campuses located in Toowoomba, Fraser Coast, Springfield and Ipswich within the state of Queensland. USQ has more than 75 per cent of students studying via distance or online and is responsive to this mode of delivery. The purpose of this study was to investigate the experience of postgraduate students in the Faculty of Education at USQ to gain insights that could inform current programs and enhance the quality of their experience. This chapter focuses on interviews with six participants who volunteered to be interviewed after completing an initial large scale survey related to this study. Similarly to many other universities, USQ seeks to be as responsive as possible to student feedback, which it gathers from a range of sources. This feedback, in addition to internal and external expertise on teaching and learning, is important in enhancing the quality of the student learning journey for all students. Technological innovation, student diversity, academic expertise and resources (both human and financial) are important contributors to how courses are designed and presented. Therefore it is essential, particularly for postgraduates who are often studying online, that communication is prompt and personalized. Postgraduate students have previously studied at university and are often making a significant financial sacrifice to return, therefore it is essential to ensure their feedback informs future decision making at the university level. |
Keywords | postgraduate student, quality, student journey, qualifications, support |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 390303. Higher education |
390403. Educational administration, management and leadership | |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education |
School of Teacher Education and Early Childhood | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q2zq4/spoilt-for-choice-factors-influencing-postgraduate-students-decision-making
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