HEPI survey response
Added on 09 Nov 2006
The Higher Education Academy has responded to the survey published on 31 October by the Higher Education Policy Institute into the academic experiences of students at English Universities.
Professor Paul Ramsden, Chief Executive, said:
"The results give a snapshot of how students in different institutions, taking a wide range of subjects, perceive the services and academic inputs they receive. The report provides valuable insight into students’ views on teaching and facilities and will provide a helpful point of comparison for future years. The findings suggest that patterns are changing as more students take on paid employment. It is encouraging that students generally report favourably on their experiences."
"The differences between the hours spent by students taking the same or similar subjects in different institutions are part of a complex picture. Institutions deternine their own curricula and guidance on hours of work so some variation is to be expected. What is important is the quality of engagement rather than the number of hours spent. We need to be cautious about drawing any conclusions based on this survey about differences between degrees."
Paul Ramsden’s full response is available in the Education Guardian.
http://education.guardian.co.uk/universityteachinginspection/story/0,,1935238,00.html
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