What are the most significant areas of opportunities for IMPROVEMENTS? by https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy What were your pain points with term 1? en-us 2021-04-26 19:22:32 UTC 2021-05-10 19:29:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f575-2640.png Improve remote learning environment 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1461340799 the OnQ navigation for ICL 810 was initially very confusing and overwhelming. Some improvements were seen for ICL 840 (Economic Immigration) but more should be done to enhance moving through modules and setting expectations for what each week's learning activities would involve.]]> 2021-04-26 19:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1461340799 I work full time, so it was hard to attend office hours that were scheduled during my workday :( silviaalmanzaalonso https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1461488314 2021-04-26 20:03:52 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1461488314 Their communications are HORRIBLE. Lack total of clarity! silviaalmanzaalonso https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471275610 2021-04-28 22:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471275610 It feels like you have almost no time to internalize materials. It is unclear what we are asked to do. silviaalmanzaalonso https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471293088 2021-04-28 22:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471293088 Communication of assignments and grading expectations 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471293931 No concrete examples of practical assignments like a Procedural Fairness Letter, submission letter ]]> 2021-04-28 22:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471293931 Materials should be released in advance 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471301263 Particularly for the Fall term - students want to do the reading in advance so that we can be prepared for the courses when they resume - given the high intensity workload, a little bit of context and preparation will go a long way based on our experiences with term 1 with a constant sense of drowning within materials.]]> 2021-04-28 22:23:20 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471301263 Practical experience 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471303269 For example, the 830 format in being able to get through the forms, applications, etc. Because this is what would be expected in the field. ]]> 2021-04-28 22:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471303269 COVID not being acknowledged 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471307647 In both classroom content learning (how does this affect applications, processes, etc.) AND personal lives. Maybe there could be a check-in at the start of class...we are in a pandemic state and there is a lot of anxiety with news/restrictions no matter where we live. Classroom environment could be humanized a bit. ]]> 2021-04-28 22:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471307647 Consistency in teaching approaches/classroom content 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471311306 Natural to have different instruction styles but there should be some consistency in their approach to scale back and use plain language, explaining abbreviations, grading expectations ]]> 2021-04-28 22:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471311306 Instructors versus Practitioners 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471314920 This  should be considered in the selection process of course instructors - practitioner experience without the full skillset to TEACH a group of students and even in how assignments are MARKED (rubric being applied differently depending on 'academic' or 'practical' lens) ]]> 2021-04-28 22:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471314920 Typos and errors in test environments?! 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471320501 Mistakes in tests, evaluations, etc. Grammar, spacing, these issues are not consistent with student expectations re communication, clear writing, proofreading - undermines integrity and calibre of this program ]]> 2021-04-28 22:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471320501 Lack of Responsiveness 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471323233 When instructors are made aware of errors (brought to their attention from students), discrepancies, etc. there is often little follow-up and/or closing of the loop regarding the issue]]> 2021-04-28 22:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471323233 Lack of transparency 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471324880 Errors in marking - for example, grades were changed after the ICL 840 Midterm - why? What were the mistakes? What was happening: grade curving or internal issues? Students should know and be made aware.]]> 2021-04-28 22:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471324880 More space for unpacking reading materials and the complex inequities in migration/immigration/displacement 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471332390 Readings covering heavy topics were not discussed - not all instructors emphasized how sensitive we have to be to the lived experiences of clients from all walks of life. How have biases impacted their practice, if at all? These are important to be aware of so that we don't make the same mistakes ]]> 2021-04-28 22:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471332390 Assigning readings that are actually* centric to learning 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471340809 What do we absolutely need to read prior to the tutorials? Not all the required readings were absolutely critical to get a grasp of the content. 
Could follow more of the module format where some discussions were required. We had optional vs. required readings but often the required readings list was very overwhelming. ]]> 2021-04-28 22:45:37 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471340809 Perspective of lawyers vs. practitioners (in our instructors) 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471343247 Differing perspectives led to confusion with assignments - for example, referencing the IRPR and IRPA provisions in submissions. This needs to be consistent for everyone's understanding ]]> 2021-04-28 22:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471343247 Tutorials should follow more of a lecture style 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471348050 Readings could be structured to relate to the tutorial (go over reading material highlights, takeaways, discussions), which in turn could be related to a case or assignment to DEEPEN our knowledge (similar to ICL 820 with Ethics cases) ]]> 2021-04-28 22:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471348050 Lacking Feedback loop 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471356679 Instructors referencing the rubric but not explaining in advance what's expected or explained in detail (maybe we can be walked through the rubric in tutorial in setting expectations for the course) ]]> 2021-04-28 22:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471356679 Presumptions should not be made on what documents are necessary 16tc14 https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471370981 For example, not all instructors emphasized the importance of the submission letter and presumptions were made in their significance, whereas other instructors described it as best practice that offers a more complete package for client benefit ]]> 2021-04-28 23:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471370981 Internship or co-op opportunities tahseenchowdhury https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471497186 Long summer gap - there could be intern or shadow learning opportunities with partner firms or even the instructors to facilitate some practical learning experience]]> 2021-04-29 00:14:03 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471497186 Why is there no student benefits? This is a FT program for many and thus eligible under the SGPS tahseenchowdhury https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471500921 2021-04-29 00:15:45 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471500921 Inconsistent grading https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471526908 There should be more consistency in the standard of grading. For instance, one instructor does not recognize what references to the McGill guide are and students were penalized using this standard of citation. Another instructor was keen on using the McGill guide standard. None of these expectations are made clear to students.]]> 2021-04-29 00:23:40 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1471526908 Areas for Improvement: https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1474596576 1. Better organization for OnQ. 
There were MANY spelling mistakes, wrong quiz answers, unclear instructions. It was hard to navigate OnQ and try to understand the upcoming assignments etc. There was one tutorial for 840 that half the class did not complete the expected discussion because the assignments was not easily located on OnQ. I also find it very unprofessional that there are quiz answers that are incorrect. 
2. We NEED lectures.
We are basically cramming a bunch of readings and information every week and expected to understand/internalize everything on our own. We require actual teaching from Queen's. If this is a teach yourself course then our tuition should be lowered as we genuinely have minimal interaction with professors/professionals in terms of lecture. It would be great if tutorials incorporated a lecture like component. 
3. The course load (speaking as a part-time student) is excessive and counter productive. 
This program was falsely adversities as a "part-time" program. If you want this cohort and future cohorts to be well prepared for the industry there must be a way to grant students time to analyze and internalize the course materials. Many of us are spending the summer break going through the material again at a slower pace so we can actually internalize and sit with the information rather than rushing through. 
4. Assignments.
Expectations need to be better explained to students prior to completing the assignment. It would also be great to get sample documents of assignments or to go through in detail of what was expected of us. 
5. Course Selection.
Course selection for the next semesters has been very chaotic. We receive several emails, each containing new or different information. There needs to be more flexibility and organization with course availability so that we cal all graduate at our desired timelines. ]]> 2021-04-29 16:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1474596576 Assignment results and feedback https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1475027363 It would be helpful if we can have our assignment results and feedback provided in a timely manner, especially before the next assignment is due, to be able to implement any feedback given and not make the same mistakes over again.]]> 2021-04-29 17:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/16tc14/flfg2vw68gck5aiy/wish/1475027363