Closing the Feedback Loop: Enhancing Student Learning, Engagement and Inclusion in MM221 through Mid-Term Survey-Informed Teaching Improvements

Abstract

This presentation reflects on how mid-term student feedback was used to strengthen the design, delivery and learning experience of MM221 in Trimester 1, 2026. The Week 4 survey was conducted to understand students’ perceptions of unit clarity, lecturer support, assessment preparation, workload, communication, and diversity, equity and inclusion. Findings indicated that students valued the clear connection between weekly content, learning outcomes and assessments, as well as the lecturer’s approachability, responsiveness, inclusive classroom climate and regular engagement. However, students also identified areas requiring improvement, including the need for more visual learning resources, more explicit assessment and exam preparation, and greater use of quick knowledge checks in the online learning environment. In response, a range of enhancements were introduced in the second half of the term, including more visually engaging materials, interactive learning checks, and more responsive support strategies. The presentation demonstrates how student voice can be translated into practical, inclusive and evidence-informed teaching improvements.