Drop-out Questionnaire
Understanding the reasons behind our students dropping out of their study program before graduation is crucial for us to collect honest feedback about the quality of our study program.
Please describe the case in detailIn particular please consider (a)Objectives of the intervention; (b) Tools used to achieve the project goals; (c) Methodologies applied;
The aim of the drop-out questionnaire was to identify reasons of students for leaving the educational programmes before graduation. The drop-out questionnaire was designed according to the standard drop-out questionnaires and with special focus to the context of studying at CARITAS – College of Social Work in Olomouc (this includes especially the fact that the College has many mature part-time students).
The questionnaire was delivered to 250 respondents, who dropped out of the study from 2012 – 2016. The respond rate was nearly 30%, which is considered successful. The results were used for preparation of new curriculum and generally served as a feedback for the management.
It is planned to repeat the drop-out questionnaire regurlaly with some modification of the current design.
What resources are required for the case?Consider human resources, financial resources, infrastructure, in-kind resources and any other type required.
Human resources:
- person responsible for delivery of the drop-out questionnaire and data analysis
What are the enabling factors making this case successful?Consider institutional support, environmental/social/political factors, etc.
Factors:
- well designed questionnaire
- good communication with respondents
- availability of their email addresses
- good response rate
- feedback on results
Why do you consider this case to be good/best practice?Please consider that a best practice must (a) have a clearly defined objective to increase the connection with the World of Work, (b) address the target groups of the project, (c) be replicable and sustainable, (d) have clearly demonstrated evidence of effectiveness in increasing the connection with the World of Work
The reasons are:
- feedback from drop out students
- reflection for the current methods of teaching, involvement with the WoW
- resources for making improvements/decisions