Participant Information Sheet
Participant Information Sheet
Project Title: What learning factors influence international students’ academic performance
What is the purpose of this study?
The researcher aims at classroom setting, seeking factors influence academic achievement of international students. Insights from learner’s perspective would help create an awareness for faculty to understand student diversity. At the same time, universities could initiate support and modify teaching methods to accommodate international students.
Why have I been chosen? You have been chosen as a participant because you are an international or domestic student who have been studied in Coventry University for at least one semester. Having had this experience, you could contribute an …show more content…
No. Participation is entirely voluntary. If you change your mind about taking part in the study you can withdraw at any point up to the point at which you submit your response to the online survey. The anonymous nature of the survey means that it is not possible to withdraw your data from the study once you have submitted your response. What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be invited to complete an online questionnaire in which you will be asked questions related to studying habits, learning style (VARK questionnaire), opinions on teaching methods in the class etc. The researcher would like to find out how language proficiency (IELTS, TOFEL level), learning styles, education background (Admission GPA), teaching methods impact on your academic achievement (GPA). You will be asked to offer your academic results voluntary.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
The greatest disadvantage of taking part is the impact on your time. We expect the survey to take approximately 10 mins to complete. It is not anticipated that there will be any other negative consequences for you as a result of taking part in the study. What are the possible benefits of taking part?
You will have chance to win a￡30 gift voucher from BOOTS pharmacy by lucky draw. What if something goes
Project Title: What learning factors influence international students’ academic performance
What is the purpose of this study?
The researcher aims at classroom setting, seeking factors influence academic achievement of international students. Insights from learner’s perspective would help create an awareness for faculty to understand student diversity. At the same time, universities could initiate support and modify teaching methods to accommodate international students.
Why have I been chosen? You have been chosen as a participant because you are an international or domestic student who have been studied in Coventry University for at least one semester. Having had this experience, you could contribute an …show more content…
No. Participation is entirely voluntary. If you change your mind about taking part in the study you can withdraw at any point up to the point at which you submit your response to the online survey. The anonymous nature of the survey means that it is not possible to withdraw your data from the study once you have submitted your response. What will happen to me if I take part?
You will be invited to complete an online questionnaire in which you will be asked questions related to studying habits, learning style (VARK questionnaire), opinions on teaching methods in the class etc. The researcher would like to find out how language proficiency (IELTS, TOFEL level), learning styles, education background (Admission GPA), teaching methods impact on your academic achievement (GPA). You will be asked to offer your academic results voluntary.
What are the possible disadvantages and risks of taking part?
The greatest disadvantage of taking part is the impact on your time. We expect the survey to take approximately 10 mins to complete. It is not anticipated that there will be any other negative consequences for you as a result of taking part in the study. What are the possible benefits of taking part?
You will have chance to win a￡30 gift voucher from BOOTS pharmacy by lucky draw. What if something goes