Mid Course Feedback
Information about the Mid Course Feedback process available to students at COL.
Mid Course Feedback provides an informal opportunity for students to tell their tutors what is going well and if there are any issues while the course is still running. It allows the tutors and course organisers to make changes during the course (where possible) and respond to any issues raised.
All courses which include more than eight classes will include Mid Course Feedback.
How is Mid Course Feedback gathered?
Around the mid-point of your course, your tutor will ask you for feedback about how the course has been taught up to that point.
Your course teacher will provide all students with an opportunity in class to:
- Voice opinions on the course - anonymously via postcard
- Complete a quick online survey
- Via an open class discussion
Please use this method or talk directly to the tutor to feed back about how the course has been taught up to that point - for example, if you have any concerns or wish to raise any point about the course, content you may be expecting or if an aspect of the course will be explored further.
If you are taking multiple classes, you will be asked for feedback in each class.
Students should make sure that feedback is constructive and does not breach the University Dignity and Respect Policy. You can find out more about the Dignity and Respect Policy via the link below.
Dignity and Respect Policy
What happens after Mid Course Feedback is gathered?
Tutors and course organisers will respond to feedback in the following class. They will speak with students about any changes that will be made as a result of their suggestions and, if needed, also discuss why certain changes might not be possible.
For example, a tutor may summarise feedback in the following way:
- what the class is finding useful
- suggestions they cannot act on (and why)
- suggestions they can, and will, act on
Other ways to feedback to the Centre for Open Learning
Find out more about the other feedback methods the Centre for Open Learning has available to its students.