At University College Absalon, we systematically evaluate and follow up on the teaching. We use a brief questionnaire backed by detailed discussions in all classes. We have created a standard method that all lecturers must adhere to.

The aim of the evaluation is to assure and enhance the quality of the teaching through structured dialogue between lecturers and students.

That is why it is essential for you to complete the evaluations!

Our goal is to ensure that your insights and aspirations are acknowledged, and to support you consistently in reflecting on your input and learning requirements with the objective of providing optimal and engaging teaching experiences.

Evaluation process

At the conclusion of each course, a questionnaire is distributed to every member of the class. During the final session, the timetable includes two lessons allocated specifically to summary and evaluation activities, where you and your lecturer have the opportunity to discuss your personal learning and how the teaching might be improved. Time is likewise allocated for summarising the teaching provided.

The questionnaire
The questionnaire is brief and features questions centred on aspects such as whether the session comprises regular teaching, a work placement or a Bachelor Project. We have trialled the questions with students from a range of University College Absalon degree programmes. In addition, the questionnaire been validated by The Danish Evaluation Institute, an authority in educational assessments.

The evaluation software that we use – Blue – is utilised by numerous higher education institutions worldwide.

All data are processed confidentially and comply with GDPR requirements, which you can read more about here.

Discussion within the class about the teaching
At University College Absalon, we typically set aside a lesson for oral feedback on the teaching within the class. This takes place before we receive the results of the written feedback. We subsequently compare the results of the oral feedback with those from the written questionnaires.

During the oral feedback, teachers typically enquire about what aspects of the teaching were effective and which areas could be improved in the future. The aim is for you, as students, to become more aware of your own learning process and what is required to ensure optimal learning.

Report and follow-up
Upon completion of the written evaluation, the teacher receives a preliminary report. The teacher then adds his/her personal remarks to this report, incorporating insights from the oral feedback within the class. You will subsequently receive the final report.

Denmark’s Study Survey is a national survey of students and recent graduates of all higher education degree programmes, organised and conducted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. The survey plays a crucial role in promoting a positive study and learning environment at University College Absalon. As a student, you will therefore be asked questions about your academic and social well-being, learning outcomes, mental health, experiences of sexism and more. The results form the basis for University College Absalon’s ongoing work to enhance and maintain the study and teaching environment on your degree. programme. 

Find out more the survey here (in Danish)

Why it is essential for you to complete the survey! 

By completing the survey, you contribute to enhancing your degree programme – to the benefit of both yourself and future students. The findings are incorporated into University College Absalon’s quality assurance initiatives.

Your responses are also used on Uddannelseszoom, a tool designed to aid prospective students in understanding various aspects of the degree programmes. For instance, it enables them to gain insight into student satisfaction with the teaching or the average study duration. You can view the results from Uddannelseszoom here (in Danish) 

Teaching Environment Assessment 

Denmark’s Study Survey includes a separate module whose results are also utilised in the regular assessment of the teaching environment. This assessment involves a comprehensive review of the physical and psychological teaching environment, which is used to develop specific action plans for each individual degree programme. View the assessment here.