Comparative Research on the Quality of Feedback in Higher Education: A Study of New Zealand and China

Introduction

Feedback is a crucial element in higher education, significantly impacting the quality of student learning. In recent years, there has been an increasing interest in comparative research on the quality of feedback across different countries. This research proposal aims to investigate the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China.

Research Questions

What are the similarities and differences in the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China?
What are the factors that influence the quality of feedback in higher education in both countries?
What are the best practices in feedback in higher education that can be adopted by both New Zealand and China?

Methodology

This study will employ a mixed-methods approach to examine the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China. Both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods will be utilized.

Qualitative Data Collection

The qualitative data collection method will involve conducting in-depth interviews with students and academics from both countries. The interviews will be conducted face-to-face, and participants will be selected using purposive sampling. A semi-structured interview guide, developed based on the research questions, will be used for the interviews. The interviews will be audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis will be used to analyze the data.

Quantitative Data Collection

The quantitative data collection method will involve administering a survey to students from both countries. The survey will be administered online, and participants will be selected using random sampling. The survey, developed based on the research questions, will include questions on the quality of feedback, factors influencing the quality of feedback, and best practices in feedback. Descriptive statistics will be used to analyze the data.

Data Analysis

Data collected from both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods will be analyzed separately. Thematic analysis will be used for qualitative data, while descriptive statistics will be used for quantitative data. The findings from both analyses will be integrated to provide a comprehensive understanding of the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China.

Expected Outcomes

The study is expected to provide insights into the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China. It will identify the similarities and differences in the quality of feedback in both countries and the factors influencing the quality of feedback. The study will also identify the best practices in feedback in higher education that can be adopted by both countries.

Conclusion

This study aims to investigate the quality of feedback in higher education between New Zealand and China. The study will use a mixed-methods approach to collect and analyze data. The findings from the study will provide insights into the quality of feedback in higher education between both countries and identify the best practices in feedback that can be adopted by both countries.

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Comparative Research on the Quality of Feedback in Higher Education: A Study of New Zealand and China