Conference presentation
Breaking the mould: How an active learning, immersive block model is transforming student success and feedback
Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS) Student Success Conference, 2024 (Melbourne, Australia, 01/07/2024 - 03/07/2024)
03/07/2024
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Abstract
One Australian university has taken on the challenge of increasing student success across its diverse student cohorts by transforming its entire curriculum and pedagogical approach. From 2021 to 2023, Southern Cross University replaced thirteen-week trimesters, lectures and examinations with the Southern Cross Model: an immersive block model with six-week terms underpinned by principles of active, guided and focused learning.
This presentation outlines the impact of moving to the immersive block model on student success (N = 117,153) and satisfaction (N = 36,904) among various cohorts of students across the university. Inferential statistical tests show immediate, significant increases in pass rates and improvements over time in unit satisfaction. Student focus group data (N = 69) from the university’s two largest faculties, health and education, also provide insights into the factors that students see as important for creating focused and engaging learning experiences.
Details
- Title
- Breaking the mould: How an active learning, immersive block model is transforming student success and feedback
- Creators
- Thomas Roche (Corresponding Author) - Southern Cross University, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality)Erica Wilson (Author) - Southern Cross University, Faculty of Business, Law and ArtsElizabeth Goode (Author) - Southern Cross University, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality)John McKenzie (Contributor) - Southern Cross University, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality)
- Conference
- Students Transitions Achievement Retention & Success Conference (STARS) Student Success Conference, 2024 (Melbourne, Australia, 01/07/2024 - 03/07/2024)
- Identifiers
- 991013209113602368
- Academic Unit
- Office of the PVC (Academic Quality)
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Conference presentation
- Local Fields
- Original Research - SoLT