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Lyd- og musikkproduksjon 2 – komposisjon

Your own involvement

To what extent do you agree with the following statements:

Scale: 1-5 (1 = do not agree - 5 = fully agree).

Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
1 2 3 4 5 Do not know
I actively participate in lectures and seminars 3,7 1,14 14 7 7 14 50 21 -
I show up well prepared for lectures and seminars 3,9 0,95 14 - 7 29 36 29 -
I think of myself as a hard-working student 4,1 1,00 14 - 7 21 29 43 -
I am motivated for studying 4,2 0,89 14 - - 29 21 50 -
I participate in lectures, seminars and other organised learning activities that are offered by the vocational school 4,4 0,77 14 - - 14 29 50 7

Digital tools

To what extent do you experience the following:

Scale: 1-5 (1 = to a low degree - 5 = to a high degree).

Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
1 2 3 4 5 Do not know
Digital tools are used in such a way that I am actively involved in class 4,4 0,76 14 - - 14 29 57 -
The teachers have the necessary knowledge and skills to use digital tools in their teaching 4,3 0,83 14 - - 21 29 50 -
The use of digital learning platforms works well in my study programme 4,1 0,86 13 - - 31 31 38 -
I am trained in using digital tools/programmes that are relevant to my subject field 4,5 0,76 14 - - 14 21 64 -

Work load

Indicate how many hours per week, on average in your study programme this far (not including holidays), you spend on:

Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
0 1-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 Over 40
Paid work 3,4 8,03 11 82 - 9 9 - -
Independent study (assigned readings, assignments, independent practice, group work with other students, etc.) 21,6 19,67 11 - 27 55 9 - 9
Learning activities organised by the vocational school (including all teaching and supervision sessions, plus supervised professional training if relevant) 12,8 4,45 11 - 45 55 - - -

Supervised professional training

We do not have data on vocational practice training for this study programme



Teaching and study methods

To what extent are the following teaching- and work methods used in your study programme?

Scale: 1-4 (1 = Not used, 2 = Used little, 3 = Used somewhat, 4 = Used frequently)

Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
1 2 3 4 5 Do not know
Other forms of independent study 3,6 0,84 14 7 - 14 79 - -
Workplace visits 1,3 0,47 14 71 29 - - - -
Field work 1,4 0,84 14 79 14 - 7 - -
Classroom teaching / lectures 3,8 0,43 14 - - 21 79 - -
Study groups without teachers 3,6 0,51 14 - - 43 57 - -
Written assignments 1,6 0,85 14 57 36 - 7 - -
Lab practice 1,0 0,00 14 100 - - - - -
Online teaching / online lectures 2,4 0,63 14 7 50 43 - - -
Supervised vocational training 1,0 0,00 14 100 - - - - -
Projects 4,0 0,00 14 - - - 100 - -
Quiz 1,9 0,62 14 21 64 14 - - -
Roleplaying 1,1 0,27 14 93 7 - - - -
Simulations 1,3 0,61 14 79 14 7 - - -
Student presentations 2,0 0,96 14 36 36 21 7 - -
Academic supervision 3,4 0,63 14 - 7 50 43 - -

Creative disciplines - additional questions

We do not have data on the creative disciplines for this study programme



Overall satisfaction

I am, all things considered, satisfied with my current study programme

Scale: 1-5 (1 = do not agree - 5 = fully agree).

Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
1 2 3 4 5 Do not know
I am, all things considered, satisfied with my current study programme 4,1 1,03 14 - 7 21 21 50 -

Indexes in detail

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Average Standard deviation Total number of responses Response distribution
1 2 3 4 5 Do not know
Academic and social environment
Academic and social environment
Scale: 1-5 (1 = not satisfied - 5 = very satisfied)
The academic environment among the students in the programme 4,3 0,70 15 - - 13 47 40 -
The social environment among the students in the programme 4,3 1,03 15 7 - - 47 47 -
The relationship between the students and the teachers in the programme 4,7 0,46 15 - - - 27 73 -
Working life relevance of your study programme
To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
Scale: 1-5 (1 = to a low degree - 5 = to a high degree).
Representatives from the workforce make effective contributions to teaching, project work, supervised professional training, etc. 3,9 1,04 14 - 7 29 21 36 7
I receive useful information about how my skills and knowledge can be used in working life 4,0 0,91 14 - 7 14 43 29 7
I acquire skills and knowledge that are useful in working life 4,2 0,80 14 - 7 - 57 36 -
I acquire skills that ensure that I can enter the labour market without any further education 3,9 1,28 14 7 7 14 29 36 7
Teaching
To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
Scale: 1-5 (1 = do not agree - 5 = fully agree)
The teaching is set up in way that facilitates active student participation 4,8 0,41 15 - - - 20 80 -
The frequency of teacher feedback on my work is sufficient 3,8 1,08 15 - 20 7 47 27 -
The teachers make their teaching engaging 4,3 0,80 15 - - 20 33 47 -
I am satisfied with the academic supervision and the academic discussions with the teachers on the programme 4,3 0,96 15 - 7 13 27 53 -
Teachers show up to lessons well prepared 4,7 0,62 15 - - 7 20 73 -
The teachers convey the syllabus in a way that is easy to understand 4,5 0,64 15 - - 7 33 60 -
The teachers give constructive feedback on my work 4,3 0,88 15 - - 27 20 53 -
The teaching covers key parts of the syllabus (reading list, learning outcomes, etc.) 4,5 0,64 15 - - 7 33 60 -
Representatives from the workforce make effective contributions to teaching, project work, supervised professional training, etc. 3,9 1,04 14 - 7 29 21 36 7
Organisation
To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
Scale: 1-5 (1 = do not agree - 5 = fully agree).
I receive thorough information regarding course assessments and examinations (e.g. practical information about how and where to take exams, and the opportunity to appeal your result) 4,1 0,95 14 - - 36 14 43 7
The courses / different parts of my study programme are academically coherent (i.e. fit well together) 4,4 0,84 14 - 7 - 43 50 -
Teaching is seldom postponed or cancelled 4,8 0,43 14 - - - 21 79 -
The available information about your study programme is of high quality 3,9 0,86 14 - - 43 29 29 -
I have received a thorough introduction to the learning outcomes for the programme/course 3,7 1,18 14 7 - 36 21 29 7
I have received a thorough introduction to the programme/course syllabus 4,3 0,83 14 - - 21 29 50 -
Important information about your study programme is easily accessible 3,9 0,83 14 - - 36 36 29 -
Beginning your studies
To what extent do/did you experience that:
Scale: 1-5 (1 = to a low extent - 5 = to a large extent).
The study programme builds on the knowledge and skills you had at the start of your studies 4,0 1,31 15 13 - - 47 40 -
The content of the study programme corresponded well with the expectations you had before the start of your studies 3,7 1,10 15 - 13 33 20 33 -
You were provided with the necessary practical information before starting your studies 4,2 0,86 15 - - 27 27 47 -
You were motivated for your studies when starting your degree 4,5 0,92 15 - 7 7 13 73 -
Large parts of the study programme focuses on skills or knowledge you already have 3,1 1,39 15 13 20 40 - 27 -
You were introduced to the syllabus early on in the study programme 4,5 0,64 15 - - 7 40 53 -
Student assessment
To what extent do you find that examinations and other written assignments so far have:
Scale: 1-5 (1 = to a low degree - 5 = to a high degree).
Facilitated the use of digital tools (where applicable) 4,7 0,63 14 - - 7 14 71 7
Contributed to your academic development 4,3 0,83 14 - - 21 29 50 -
Required comprehension and reasoning skills 4,3 0,73 14 - - 14 43 43 -
Had clear assessment criteria 4,2 1,05 14 7 - - 50 43 -
Focused on central parts of the curriculum 4,6 0,65 14 - - 7 29 64 -
Student influence
Student influence
Scale: 1-5 (1 = not satisfied - 5 = very satisfied)
The students' opportunity to influence the study programme’s content and design 4,3 0,91 14 - 7 7 36 50 -
How the students' input and views are taken into account and followed up 3,9 1,04 14 - 7 21 21 29 21
How your vocational school facilitates students' influence through student representatives, local student councils, etc. 4,0 0,95 14 - 7 14 36 29 14