This document summarizes evaluations from a study day for a PGCE/Cert Ed program. Based on 53 responses, which likely represent only 25% of attendees, feedback was mixed. For Professor Ecclestone's session on disempowerment of teachers, some found it interesting but not useful, while others enjoyed the question and answer portion. Feedback on the interest groups was that discussions were useful but sometimes wandered off topic. The session on progression, CPD and QTLS was described as confusing and not focused enough. The technology-enhanced learning session was seen as rushed by some, while others found it always interesting to share resources. A few respondents thought the entire day was a waste of time.

1. Evaluations from second
Year 2 Study Day
PGCE/Cert Ed (PCE)
University of Bedfordshire
3 March 2011

2. Based on 53 returns; probably only about 25% of the
attendance, so it’s possible that a substantial number
of questionnaires have gone missing. If they are found
we will up-date this summary.

3. 1: Was Prof. Ecclestone’s
session useful?

4. • Confirmed what I've been saying for years
• Interesting, but useful?
• More use in y1, for unit 3 (5) Write-in
comments on
• Powerpoint not suitable for dyslexic students
• Long-winded, slides dull and too much information
the lecture
• More robust style needed
• Good analysis of disempowerment of teachers in FE
• Long-winded and not as interesting as previous speakers
• ...and we've heard too much about feedback
• Dull, pointless
• Boring uninspiring dross (2)
• armchair posturing
• Enjoyed the Q & A
• Question time was more moaning--not proper questions

5. 2: Was the briefing for the
work of the Interest Groups:

6. 3:How do you rate the work
you did in your group?

7. Write-in comments on Interest Groups
• Discussion useful; poster exercise not
• Discussed a lot but wandered off point
• Good tutor running session
• Not enough direction in meeting
• A lot of negativity from members
• Two members dominated

8. 4: Was the session on
Progression, CPD and QTLS:

9. Write-in comments on the
“Progression” session
• Confusing
• Not focused enough on QTLS to be useful
• Too many people for personalised questions
• 4th time we've had this
• Pointless sales pitch

10. 5: Was the session on ‘E’ and
technology-enhanced learning:

11. • More of this would be good Write-in
• Always interesting to share resources
• More websites with resources, please
comments on
• Should have more--especially at start of coursetechnology
session
• Rushed (4)
• Useful but rushed
• Repeated year 1 material
• Covered this before in college
• Pointless exercise
• Don't believe in using technology for the sake of it
• We are post-16; some suitable for lower levels
• Images sexist, not appropriate or decent
• Some US spellings & mistakes

12. Other write-in comments
• Whole day a waste of time (3)
• Would like hot food (4)
• Room directions for afternoon sessions incorrect.