Highlights from your construction course feedback

Kia ora Construction students,

Thank you for sharing your thoughts in the recent course evaluation. Your feedback helps us improve and shape a better learning experience for everyone. Here are some key highlights from your feedback, including what you appreciated and where we can do better.

Your feedback matters!

Your feedback is important to us as your lecturers reflect on your comments to make changes and improvements to enhance the future delivery of our courses. Thank you for letting us know what we are doing well and highlighting areas where improvements are needed.

Appreciating what works

• Engaging tutors and interactive classes
• Practical tools like MS Project and CostX
• Real-world examples and site visits
• Clear instructions and supportive learning environment

What we are working on

• Slowing down complex topics and improving clarity
• Enhancing assessment guidance and feedback
• Organising Moodle resources more effectively
• Creating quieter, more focused classroom spaces
• More practical tasks
• Additional support for complex topics like measurement and cost planning
• Opportunities for deeper engagement through case studies

Positive student quotes

“Materials for learning (like digital tools, handouts, and online resources) helped me learn.”

“This course gave me practical experience that connected with the theory.”

“Instructions for how to do well in assignments were clear.”

“Assignments helped me learn more about the course topics.”

“Teaching helped me understand and stay interested in learning.”

“I like all the class activities that we did as a group brainstorm; we had A3 paper to write down all our ideas.”

“I like how the course was taught.”

“I liked the patience and carefulness shown in class. It helped me understand a lot about building terms and construction design.”

“Very dedicated and responsible teaching. I appreciated the self-study time and clear explanations.”

“The course helped me understand the reality of site work and quantity surveying.”

“The topics inside the modules helped me understand more about law and contracts in New Zealand.”

“The course gave a clear overview of how construction projects work in real life.”

“This course helped me understand sustainability in the built environment. Topics like green building and climate impact were very interesting.”

“It helped me understand sustainable practices in construction and their real-world applications.”

“The course helped me understand services in both commercial and residential buildings.”

“We got to look at ways of measuring larger projects and learning more details using specifications.”

“The course was interactive and practical, with personal feedback that helped us improve.”

“I liked the focus on practical procurement processes, especially tendering. It helped me understand transparency and fairness in procurement.”