Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (AUSSE)
Using the AUSSE data
The AUSSE has been designed to stimulate conversations about student engagement. It provides a basis for engagement-focused meetings, the development of enhancement resources, and a range of collaborations. Resources and insights will evolve as institutions make use of AUSSE data to interpret and enhance practice.
AUSSE enhancement materials
A range of enhancement materials have been prepared to provide examples of ways to interpret results and to convert AUSSE data into ideas for improvement. The following materials are available for download:
Using AUSSE data for enhancement - this provides a high-level overview of ways to use AUSSE data to enhance the educational experience in institutions.
AUSSE workshopping guide - this guide provides practical advice on running evidence-based enhancement workshops.
Benchmarking for continuous improvement - this guide provides information on the steps that institutions can take to pursue evidence-based continuous improvement.
Broadening staff involvement in student learning - this guide suggests ways in which teachers could broaden their involvement in student activities beyond lectures and tutorials.
Developing institution-wide approaches to student engagement - this guide considers how institutions might approach the development of institution-wide approaches to student engagement.
Engaging students in the AUSSE - this guide outlines a cyclical approach to managing the AUSSE and suggests ideas for engaging students in key aspects of the feedback process.
Enhancing interactions between students and staff - this guide considers opportunities for extending interactions between staff and students outside of class time.
Establishing student expectations - this guide suggests how institutions might approach negotiating and meeting student expectations in ways that help them manage their learning.
Learning about student engagement - this guide covers a few different ways in which you can learn more about student engagement.
Monitoring quality data over time - this guide looks at the power of AUSSE data over time, how to work with AUSSE data in the short term, and the importance of establishing your dataset as early as possible.
Student engagement enhancement database
ACER are setting up a Student Engagement Enhancement Database which gives examples of how various institutions have been using the AUSSE data to effectively enhance the educational experience at their institution. We would very much like to hear about how you are using your AUSSE data so that we can share best practice across Australia and New Zealanad. If you would like to send us specific examples of internal reports or brochures that highlight AUSSE data, usage strategies, and particular activities you have undertaken in relation to improving studnet engagement, please email ausse@acer.edu.au or send hard copy material to AUSSE, ACER, Private Bag 55, Camberwell, 3124, Victoria, Australia.