Faculty of Humanities and Social Science > English
STUDENTS' RESEARCH WORK-3, SUPERVISED BY MD. MUSTAFIZUR RAHMAN SAMEEN
Mustafizur rRhman:
Findings
The findings of this study are stated below -
• Satisfaction level is high on academic issue at teachers speak clearly in classroom, teachers use the class time clearly and effectively, teachers keep accurate accounting of students attendance, teachers take quizzes and other examination properly, teachers invigilate examination hall properly. About 75% - 85% students are satisfied in these sectors.
It means that the teachers are skilled so much that they are able to make the students understand the topics or the lessons very clearly, teachers are sincere to use and implement the 80 minutes’ class time properly, the teachers are honest to take all the quizzes and other examination etc.
• Satisfaction level in an average area at teachers prepare the lesson plan clear, logical and sequential content, teachers give clear, explicit direction for the future plan, teachers suggest standard text books, teachers evaluate exam papers fairly. About 65% - 75% students are satisfied with these sectors.
It means that the lecture plans of the teachers are not clear to 25% - 35% students. Some students think that the teachers do not give direction for their future plan, they are not suggested standard text books by the teachers. It might be cause that students are not able to understand the lectures of the teachers and they are not able to perceive the direction positively.
Through these points, one alarming thing has raised that almost 30% students think that the teachers do not evaluate the exam paper properly. It is really a huge numbers. If it is true then it may create a great question on the ability of the teachers. Some research should happen to find the answer that why they are thinking like this.
• Majority of the students are satisfied with the services of their classrooms. It gives a message that the services of the classrooms such as: seat capacity, IT facility, electric service, decoration etc. are very good. For this reason students are satisfied with this.
• Most of the students think that they are well treated by the faculty members. It is good news that teachers are friendly as well as helpful towards students which will help the students to acquire pleasant learning.
• More than 70% students think that by reading in this department their interest in English and culture has improved. It means that the department is providing the environment which is encouraging for the students to improve their cultural sense as well as English.
• 72% students are agreed that they are getting proper feedback from the teachers. Receiving feedback from teachers is encouraging for the students. If the teachers give feedback and the students can receive it with positive attitude then the future of the students will be bright. The percentage shows the sense of responsibility of the teachers to give feedback about their studies.
• Students are not satisfied with some areas. Around 30% students agree with that the teachers do not give written comments in exam scripts. It is usual that students will make mistakes in their exam scripts. But it is the responsibility of the teachers to identify the mistakes of students and help them to correct by giving written comments in their scripts. But according to a good number of students, teachers do not give written comments in their exam scripts. It is an alarming thing for this department.
• Some students think that the teachers do not use appropriate examples and illustrations. Examples and illustration are important to make a complex discussion simple. A teacher can make the students understand a complex topic by using a relevant example or illustrations.
Mustafizur rRhman:
Table: 27
Question Choices Scores Percentage
My capability to work in an international working environment has been improved Strongly Agree 9 18%
Agree 22 44%
Neutral 12 24%
Disagree 3 6%
Strongly Disagree 4 8%
N = 50
The above table: 27 indicates that about the students’ capability to work in an international working environment has been improved, 18% students are Strongly agree, 44% students are Agree, 24% are in Neutral Position, 6% are Disagree and 8% are strongly disagree.
Environment means the surrounding. A student’s activity depends on his study area. If the environment is international then the capability to work in an international area will be improved. According to the survey, more than 60% students are satisfied with the environment of Department of English and rests of the students are neutral or dissatisfied with the environment. It means they are demanding more international aroma in the environment of this department.
Table: 28
Question Choices Scores Percentage
My interest in studying English and cultures has improved Strongly Agree 12 24%
Agree 24 48%
Neutral 7 14%
Disagree 4 8%
Strongly Disagree 3 6%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the students’ interest in studying English and cultures has improved, 24% students are strongly agree, 48% students are agree, 14% are in neutral position, 8% are disagree and 6% are strongly disagree.
Culture is the part and parcel of a language. A student can introduce with a culture by studying its language. From this table it is clear that by reading in this department 72% students’ interest in studying in English and culture has improved. It means the department successfully providing the atmosphere to let the students know about English and its culture.
Mustafizur rRhman:
Attitude towards Students
Table: 24
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am treated respectfully by the faculty members Strongly Agree 12 24%
Agree 25 50%
Neutral 10 20%
Disagree 3 6%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the students are treated respectfully by the faculty members, 24% students are strongly agree, 50% students are agree, 20% are in neutral position and 6% are disagree.
The relationship between teacher and students is one of the most sacred relationships in the world. The students should respect their teacher as well as the teachers also show their gratitude towards students. Most of the students of this department are satisfied with the attitude of faculty members towards them. It means that the relationship between the teachers and the students is very pleasant.
Table: 25
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am treated respectfully by the non-teaching staff/administration Strongly Agree 9 18%
Agree 23 46%
Neutral 13 25%
Disagree 5 10%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the students are treated respectfully by non-teaching staff/administration, 18% students are strongly agree, 46% students are agree, 25% are in neutral position and 10% are disagree.
The job of the non-teaching staff is to help students as well as teachers in the department. According to the survey, an average number of students are not satisfied with the attitude of the non-teaching staff/administration. It means that the students demand more support from the non-teaching staff/administration.
Feelings about the study
Table: 26
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I do receive sufficient feedback on my studies Strongly Agree 5 10%
Agree 31 62%
Neutral 11 22%
Disagree 2 4%
Strongly Disagree 1 2%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the students receive sufficient feedback on my studies, 10% students are strongly agree, 62% students are agree, 22% are in neutral position, 4% are disagree and 2% are strongly disagree.
Receiving feedback from teachers is encouraging for the students. If the teachers give feedback and the students can receive it with positive attitude then the future of the students will be bright. More than 70% students satisfied with the feedback of the teachers on their studies.
Mustafizur rRhman:
Infrastructure Issue
Table: 20
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am satisfied with the services of Classroom (Size, IT supports Furniture, Power supply) Strongly Agree 7 14%
Agree 28 56%
Neutral 6 12%
Disagree 9 18%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the satisfaction with the services of classroom, 14% students are strongly agree, 56% students are agree, 12% are in neutral position, 18% are disagree.
This table shows that the services of the classroom of this department are very good so that almost 80% students are satisfied with this. Though 18% students are not satisfied, the department can pride about the classrooms because 80% students are satisfied with the statement.
Table: 21
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am satisfied with the services of Coordination Office (Helpful, Communicative, Offline support, Skilled) Strongly Agree 6 12%
Agree 27 52%
Neutral 15 30%
Disagree 2 4%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the satisfaction with the services of coordination office, 12% students are strongly agree, 52% students are agree, 30% are in neutral position, 4% are disagree.
The job of coordination office is to provide various supports to the students. They should be helpful, communicative and skilled in assisting students. From the survey, it is plain that a moderate number of students are satisfied with the services of coordination office of the department of English.
Table: 22
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am satisfied with the services of English Language Lab (Quality equipment, Seating Capacity, Resource, Enough power supply) Strongly Agree 6 12%
Agree 25 30%
Neutral 14 28%
Disagree 3 6%
Strongly Disagree 2 4%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the satisfaction with the services of English Language Lab, 12% students are strongly agree, 30% students are agree, 28% are in neutral position, 6% are disagree and 4% are strongly Disagree.
English Language Lab of department of English of Daffodil International University is a wonderful infrastructure among the other universities of the country. This is enriched with the quality equipment, IT support and decoration. But only 42% students are satisfied with the services of this infrastructure. That means the student are demanding more services from English Language Lab.
Table: 23
Question Choices Scores Percentage
I am satisfied with the services of Smart Classroom (IT support, Decoration, Seat Capacity, Sound quality) Strongly Agree 5 10%
Agree 22 44%
Neutral 17 34%
Disagree 6 12%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the satisfaction with the services of Smart Classroom, 10% students are strongly agree, 44% students are agree, 34% are in neutral position, 12% are disagree.
Smart Classroom is a unique classroom initiated by Daffodil International University among the other universities of the country. This classroom has enhanced its beauty as well as quality through wonderful decoration, huge seat capacity, and improved sound and IT support. But the students of English department of English are not familiar with this classroom very well. So the satisfaction level is poor as guessed.
Mustafizur rRhman:
Table: 15
Question Choices Scores Percentage
The teachers take quizzes and other examination properly Strongly Agree 21 42%
Agree 21 42%
Neutral 7 14%
Strongly Disagree 1 2%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the teachers take quizzes and other examination properly, 42% students are strongly agree, 42% students are agree, 14% are in neutral position, and 2% are strongly disagree.
Quizzes and other examinations are working as the ladders of getting good marks. If the teachers take the quizzes and other examinations properly then it becomes easy for the students to gain good marks. 84% students of English department are satisfied with this statement.
Table: 16
Question Choices Scores Percentage
The teachers invigilate examination halls properly Strongly Agree 22 44%
Agree 20 40%
Neutral 3 6%
Disagree 2 4%
Strongly Disagree 3 6%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the teachers invigilate examination halls properly, 44% students are strongly agree, 40% students are agree, 6% are in neutral position, 4% are disagree and 6% are strongly disagree.
Proper invigilation of exam halls by the teachers plays a major role in the career of the students. If the teachers are unable to invigilate the exam halls properly then the seeds of crime get chance to grow up in the students’ mind. According to the survey the teachers of this department are doing the job perfectly. 84% students are satisfied with the activities of the teachers in this sector.
Table: 17
Question Choices Scores Percentage
The teachers suggest standard text books Strongly Agree 14 28%
Agree 20 40%
Neutral 10 20%
Disagree 5 10%
Strongly Disagree 1 2%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the teachers suggest standard text books, 28% students are strongly agree, 40% students are agree, 20% are in neutral position, 10% are disagree and 2% are strongly disagree.
Text books are the essential needs of the students by which they can get sufficient idea about a topic. There are various interpretations of a single topic in today’s world. For this reason the teachers should suggest standard text book from which students will get proper idea. But a minimum number of students are not satisfied with the books given by the teachers.
Table: 18
Question Choices Scores Percentage
The teachers deliver lecture with up-to-date materials Strongly Agree 8 16%
Agree 23 46%
Neutral 14 28%
Disagree 5 10%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the teachers deliver lecture with up-to-date materials, 16% students are strongly agree, 46% students are agree, 28% are in neutral position, 10% are disagree.
The world is updating day by day. New materials are taking the position of the old ones. This term has come to the education sector also. Books of different sectors are also updating day by day and students should keep themselves relate with this. For this reason the teachers should update their lecture on specific topics. But in the department of English, nearly 60% students are satisfied with the up-to-date lectures of the teachers of this department.
Table: 19
Question Choices Scores Percentage
The teachers evaluate the exam paper fairly Strongly Agree 10 20%
Agree 24 48%
Neutral 7 14%
Disagree 7 14%
Strongly Disagree 2 4%
N = 50
The above table indicates that about the teachers evaluate the exam paper fairly, 20% students are strongly agree, 48% students are agree, 14% are in neutral position, 14% are disagree and 4% are strongly disagree.
This table shows an alarming data which can raise a question on the department. 18% students are not satisfied with the statement. The students think that the teachers do partiality in checking exam paper. 14% are silent in this statement. It indicates that they are not confident enough about their teachers’ behavior regarding checking exam script. Though the percentage of agree is higher than disagree, it is quite alarming for the department. A research should make about this statement that why they are thinking like this that the teachers do partiality in checking exam script.
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