Results of the Irish Survey of Student Engagement show Trinity is strong in “academic challenge”, “enriching educational experiences” and “higher order thinking”, but weak when it comes to “general learning outcomes” and creating a “supportive learning environment” compared to the national average of other Irish universities. This year, 30 higher education institutions participated in the survey, which seeks to collect information on student engagement “to provide a more valuable and informed insight into students’ experiences”. It is co-sponsored by the Higher Education Authority, the Union of Students in Ireland, Institutes of Technology Ireland, and the Irish Universities Association. Speaking to The University Times, the Dean … Continue reading Trinity is Strong in Academic Challenge, But Weak in Social, According to Survey