Introducing block mode to first-year university students : A natural experiment on satisfaction and performance
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Loton, Daniel, Stein, Cameron, Parker, Philip and Weaven, Mary. (2022). Introducing block mode to first-year university students : A natural experiment on satisfaction and performance. Studies in Higher Education. 47(6), pp. 1097-1120. https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2020.1843150
Authors | Loton, Daniel, Stein, Cameron, Parker, Philip and Weaven, Mary |
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Abstract | A multidisciplinary Australian University introduced a block model of blended, sequential 4-week blocks to first-year students. This natural experiment compares the inaugural block and two prior cohorts on satisfaction and performance (n = 15,989 satisfaction and n = 86,545 assessment observations). Mixed effect cross-classified models with comprehensive controls, moderation and sensitivity testing show substantial increases in performance, especially for equity groups important in an expanding sector: low-socio-economic and prior academic achievement, non-English-speaking background. Effects on satisfaction were small with increases in teaching satisfaction but decrement in course satisfaction, especially perceived reasonable workload. Discipline consistently moderated effects and units that redesigned assessments offset some decline in course satisfaction. New models of higher education may support improved outcomes. |
Keywords | block mode; intensives; student satisfaction; assessment outcomes; equity indicators |
Year | 2022 |
Journal | Studies in Higher Education |
Journal citation | 47 (6), pp. 1097-1120 |
Publisher | Routledge |
ISSN | 0307-5079 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1080/03075079.2020.1843150 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-85096125666 |
Open access | Published as green open access |
Page range | 1097-1120 |
Author's accepted manuscript | License File Access Level Open |
Publisher's version | License All rights reserved File Access Level Controlled |
Output status | Published |
Publication dates | |
Online | 13 Nov 2020 |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 09 Aug 2021 |
https://acuresearchbank.acu.edu.au/item/8w912/introducing-block-mode-to-first-year-university-students-a-natural-experiment-on-satisfaction-and-performance
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