Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item:
http://hdl.handle.net/1942/42114
Title: | Enhancing equity and inclusion through block teaching: lessons from diverse student experiences | Authors: | EMMERS, Elke STRUYVEN, Katrien SAENEN, Liesbet DOUMEN, Sarah DO NASCIMENTO ROCHA, Maristela |
Issue Date: | 2023 | Source: | Higher Education with Impact 2023, Hasselt University, 13-15 december 2023 | Abstract: | Block teaching, as an alternative to traditional semesters, is advocated to have the potential to reduce drop-out rates, offer more frequent feedback and a sense of accomplishment, assist students in managing their study time effectively, enhance focus, and increase engagement and satisfaction. Moreover, a block model could be particularly effective in improving the performance of students from disadvantaged backgrounds, enhancing equity and inclusion in higher education. However, research on block teaching remains limited, and much of it is based on self-report surveys and descriptive statistics. This paper aims to contribute to the development of the field by exploring the experiences of 17 students from diverse backgrounds through in-depth interviews, analysed using an interpretative phenomenological approach. Our findings align with previous quantitative studies, supporting the claim that block teaching can increase opportunities for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Conversely, its impact on more privileged students appears to be comparatively negligible. Block teaching can be a temporary solution that is able to help protect vulnerable students from systemic exclusion and a lack of professional development concerning diversity competencies. However, students state it is important to consider increases in stress levels due to inadequate curriculum design, insufficient rest time in between blocks, and a lack of flexibility as downsides of a short-duration block system. | Document URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1942/42114 | Category: | C2 | Type: | Conference Material |
Appears in Collections: | Research publications |
Files in This Item:
File | Description | Size | Format | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Enhancing diversity and inclusion through block teaching.pdf | Conference material | 256.1 kB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
Google ScholarTM
Check
Items in DSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.