An evaluation of the student and tutor experience of a residential summer school event (OPTIMAX)

Higgins, RN; Robinson, L; Hogg, P

Abstract

Aim: To explore the experiences of students and tutors who participated in a residential multi-cultural and multi-professional 3 week summer school event (OPTIMAX).

Method: A grounded theory approach was adopted. Two semi-structured focus group interviews (student and tutor) were conducted to explore participant experiences. Both focus groups were audio recorded and then transcribed and coded to identify the main themes and draw conclusions.

Results: Inductive coding defined categories and sub-categories to explore the relationships within and
between the two sets of focus group data.

Discussion: OPTIMAX was seen a positive experience by both students and tutors and provided an opportunity
to undertake team learning with peers from different countries or professional backgrounds. However, consideration needs to be given to team size and tutor leadership.

Summary: By participating with international collaborative projects such as this, there is an opportunity to develop learning and explore current practices within radiography

Citation

Higgins, R., Robinson, L., & Hogg, P. (2014). An evaluation of the student and tutor experience of a residential summer school event (OPTIMAX). Radiography, 20(4), 363-368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2014.06.015

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Jul 1, 2014
• Online Publication Date: Jul 14, 2014
• Publication Date: Nov 1, 2014
• Deposit Date: Dec 23, 2014
• Journal: Radiography
• Print ISSN: 1078-8174
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 20
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 363-368
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2014.06.015
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2014.06.015
• Related Public URLs: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10788174