Reference table
Dublin descriptors: better questions for student feedback
Swap self-ratings for questions about what students actually did
A table for programme leaders and quality staff preparing a programme review against the QF-EHEA. For each of the five Dublin descriptor elements it sets a typical satisfaction item next to an episode-based question that asks students what they actually did. Use the questions with final-year students or recent graduates, and read the answers alongside assessed work. Koji can run these questions as short AI-moderated interviews that follow up on each episode.
What's in this reference table
| Dublin element | Typical survey item | Better question to ask |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge and understanding | The content was clearly explained | Which idea from this year changed how you think about your subject? |
| Applying knowledge | The assignments were relevant | Describe a problem you solved this year with what you learned. What did you do? |
| Making judgements | The programme improved my judgement | Think of a time you weighed evidence to reach a decision. What did you weigh up? |
| Communication | I can communicate my ideas well | When did you explain your work to a non-specialist? What was hard about it? |
| Learning skills | I feel ready for further study | Tell me about something you learned this year without being taught it. |
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<p>Source: <a href="https://www.koji.so/visuals/dublin-descriptors-course-evaluation-question-mapping">Dublin descriptors: better questions for student feedback</a>, Koji</p>
