Abstract
Presentation aim
The presentation aim is to outline the activities taken by the SAHESS 1st year experience working party.
Methods
The working party was led by the SAHESS Associate Head of School in Learning and Teaching. An expression of interest was circulated by the Head of SAHESS, and interested staff were required to provide a short response outlining why they were interested in participating in this group.
Results
The group initially comprised of about 10 members from across SAHESS, representing disciplines such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise and sports science and interprofessional health. Undergraduate and post-graduate student feedback was sought to provide insight into the challenges faced by first year students and how their university experience could be improved. Data drawn from Student Evaluation Surveys, Grade Distribution reports and QUASAR reporting also informed decision making in relation to iniatives.
Discussion
Staff and student feedback was utilised to guide a number of initiatives undertaken by the group which in 2024 have included:
• The development of TikTok Videos in partnership with the Big Picture Project at a local High School
• Facilitation of a number of staff professional development sessions devoted to upskilling staff in their capability to provide support for diverse students
• Work with student to develop to a Podcast series ‘First Year Student Experience Pilot Program’
• Development of Instagram reels promoting good teaching practices in first year subjecst to inform future subject development
Conclusion
The School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science 1st year student experience working group successfully led the implementation of a number of initiatives to improve the first year student experience. The Tik Tok videos and Instagram reels have been viewed over 80,000 times; 50 staff attended the professional development sessions; and a student was succesful int their application for SSAF Grant to support the development of the Podcast series with the support of the working party. Despite limitations in available time, staff workload and the disparity of staff and students across campuses and online, this working group has been successful in establishing meaningful strategies to enhance first year student experiences.
The presentation aim is to outline the activities taken by the SAHESS 1st year experience working party.
Methods
The working party was led by the SAHESS Associate Head of School in Learning and Teaching. An expression of interest was circulated by the Head of SAHESS, and interested staff were required to provide a short response outlining why they were interested in participating in this group.
Results
The group initially comprised of about 10 members from across SAHESS, representing disciplines such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, exercise and sports science and interprofessional health. Undergraduate and post-graduate student feedback was sought to provide insight into the challenges faced by first year students and how their university experience could be improved. Data drawn from Student Evaluation Surveys, Grade Distribution reports and QUASAR reporting also informed decision making in relation to iniatives.
Discussion
Staff and student feedback was utilised to guide a number of initiatives undertaken by the group which in 2024 have included:
• The development of TikTok Videos in partnership with the Big Picture Project at a local High School
• Facilitation of a number of staff professional development sessions devoted to upskilling staff in their capability to provide support for diverse students
• Work with student to develop to a Podcast series ‘First Year Student Experience Pilot Program’
• Development of Instagram reels promoting good teaching practices in first year subjecst to inform future subject development
Conclusion
The School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Science 1st year student experience working group successfully led the implementation of a number of initiatives to improve the first year student experience. The Tik Tok videos and Instagram reels have been viewed over 80,000 times; 50 staff attended the professional development sessions; and a student was succesful int their application for SSAF Grant to support the development of the Podcast series with the support of the working party. Despite limitations in available time, staff workload and the disparity of staff and students across campuses and online, this working group has been successful in establishing meaningful strategies to enhance first year student experiences.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
| Event | CSEdX 2024: Radical Reimagination: Rethinking Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement for Regional Universities - Duration: 26 Nov 2024 → 27 Nov 2024 https://www.csu.edu.au/division/learning-teaching/csedx/home (Event home page) https://www.csu.edu.au/division/learning-teaching/csedx/program (Event program) |
Conference
| Conference | CSEdX 2024: Radical Reimagination: Rethinking Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement for Regional Universities |
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| Period | 26/11/24 → 27/11/24 |
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