Programme Exit Survey (PES)
Report
Diploma in Electronic Engineering
(Communication) - DEP
June 2013 Session
Politeknik Kota Kinabalu (PKK)
Sabah
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RESEARCH COMMITTEE
Member of Advisory Committee
NO NAME POSITION
1 Wan Mohamad Nasir bin Wan Abdul Rahman Director
2 Hajjah Norehan Bt Md Shariff Deputy Director (Academic)
3 Wan Zain bin Wan Dollah Head of Department (JKE)
Research Fellow (Polytechnic)
NO NAME
1 Dr Hasnim bin Harun (Chief, Bureau of Research and Innovation)
2 Azman B Talib
3 Farah Asyikin Abd Rahman
4 Shalizan B. Kadir
5 Mohd Mayuzie Yusof
6 Fadlilhisham B Ahmad
Research Fellow in Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Computer)
NO NAME
1 Mohd Pawzi bin Mohd Sadri (Head of Program)
2 Hazizul bin Mohamed
3 Nur Farahdiba binti Zulkefle
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this Programme Exit Survey (PES) was to provide data to gauge perceptions
of various aspects of programmes and services offered and to identify areas where
improvements may be needed in the Department of Electrical Engineering (JKE), Politeknik
Kota Kinabalu (PKK). This PES was conducted on 50 final semester students, graduating
from Diploma in Electronic Engineering (Communication) (DEP). They were the second
Cohort whose intake was in December 2010. The survey questionnaire had five main
sections: respondents’ profile; assessment of overall quality; assessment of skills and
knowledge; assessment of Lecturers and Academic Advisor; and assessment of academic
resources and facilities. All the data were analysed using the Statistical Product and Service
Solutions (SPSS) software version IBM SPSS Statistics 19.0. For the assessment of the
overall quality, attribute for teaching and learning experience was rated 98% with
“excellent”, “very good” and “good”. Skills and knowledge section was evaluated by
relating the statements with nine items as stated in the Programme Learning Outcomes
(PLO). All the PLOs’ were marked at least “good” by 98% of the students. Assessment on
lecturers and academic advisor were rated 37% as “excellent” and 39% as “very good”. In
terms of academic resources and facilities, the access to Wi-Fi had the highest unsatisfactory
concerned from the respondent whereby 12% rated the item as “average”.
Keywords: overall quality, skills and knowledge, lecturer and academic advisor, academic
resources and facilities
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Programme Exit Survey (PES)
PES is a method of collecting information on the quality of diploma education from the
perspective of graduating students upon the completion of their diploma programme. This
report refers to an indirect measurement method by way of self-evaluation based on
individual perception for the assessment of PLO. PLOs are the specific statements of
graduates’ knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired at the end of the programme as evidence
for the programme objectives achievements. This PES was conducted to assess the graduate
students’ satisfaction and perceptions about various aspects of their academic experiences.
100% of the final semester students from the DEP programme had participated in the survey.
The main objectives of this PES are to:
1) Determine the students perception in their attainment on the overall quality of
learning and teaching in PKK;
2) Determine the students self-assessment of knowledge, skills and soft skills
achievement after going through the PLOs of the programme;
3) Evaluate the students’ opinion towards contributions of Lecturer and Academic
Advisor system implemented based on Outcome Based Education (OBE) approach;
4) Evaluate the students’ opinion towards academic resources and facilities provided in
PKK.
1.2 Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
OBE is an educational philosophy that believed that educational assessment should recognise
and reflect progress made by individual students. PLOs are statements that describe what
graduates are expected to know or be able to do on graduation. In the curriculum for DEP
programme it has been specified that there are nine (9) PLOs’ to be acquired by the graduates
upon graduation. The nine PLOs are as follows:
i. Apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering fundamentals to well
defined electrical and electronic engineering procedures and practices.
ii. Demonstrate practical skills which includes the ability to troubleshoot, repair and do
maintenance work for electrical and electronics equipment with specialization in
communications.
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iii. Communicate effectively with the engineering community and the society at large.
iv. Apply creative and critical thinking in solving problem related to assigned tasks.
v. Demonstrate awareness and consideration for societal, health, safety, legal and
cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities, taking into account the need for
sustainable development.
vi. Recognise the need for professional development and engage in independent
acquisition of new knowledge and skill.
vii. Recognize the need for entrepreneurship.
viii. Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of
electrical and electronic engineering practices.
ix. Function individually or in teams, effectively, with a capability to be a leader.
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2. METHODOLOGY
This survey involved 50 DEP students from June 2013 semester. Students were asked to fill
up the PES questionnaires which were posted online and 100% of them responded. The
respondents were required to evaluate and rate themselves based on 5-Likert Scale indicated
below:
1 = Weak
2 = Average
3 = Good
4 = Very Good
5 = Excellent
Student’s satisfaction and acceptance level was determined from the scale. Excellent, Very
Good and Good indication rate shows the students are satisfied with the item. While Average
and Weak indication rate shows the item need some improvements and correction for the
program.
This online survey was conducted on October 2013. The survey questionnaires were
divided into five sections as follows:
i. Section A: General Information
ii. Section B: Overall Quality of Teaching and Learning
iii. Section C: Skills and Knowledge
iv. Section D: Contributions of Lecturers and Academic Advisors
v. Section E: Academic Resources and Facilities
The data collected in this survey was processed through Statistical Product and Service
Solutions (SPSS) software version IBM SPSS Statistics 19.0.
The questionnaires were based on students’ perception on teaching and learning in
PKK, students’ response on skills and knowledge related to PLO’s, students attainment on
the soft skills, students’ rating for lecturers and academic advisors contribution, student’s
opinion towards academic resources, overall services and facilities in PKK. This assessment
strategy was aligned with the Curriculum Development Cycle - “develop-implement-review”
as required by the MQA in order to improve the quality of programme.
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3. RESULTS
The response from the students were analysed based on the following four criteria:
i. Students’ response towards the Overall Quality
ii. Students’ response on Skills and Knowledge
iii. Students’ ratings for Lecturer and Academic Advisor contributions
iv. Students’ opinion towards Academic Resources and Facilities
In Section C: (Skills and Knowledge) the statements have been classified under a particular
PLO so that the data analysis can be done appropriately for accreditation purposes. The
results can be used an indicator to show how well the students have acquired their skills and
knowledge as required in the PLOs of the programme.
3.1 SECTION A: PROFILE
Table 1: Student’s Gender
Male Female
Qty 37 13
(%) 74.0 26.0
GENDER
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3.2 SECTION B: OVERALL QUALITY
Overall Quality was evaluated by relating the students experience with the teaching and
learning environment in PKK. Two survey statements were given and the results were as
follows:
Table 2: Overall Quality rating
3.2.1 PLO 1 (Knowledge)
For PLO 1 (Knowledge), four statements were given and the results were as follows:
Table 3: PLO 1 Knowledge rating
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
What is your
impression on the
overall quality of
curriculum; and
teaching and learning
at PKK?
0 1 13 24 12
(%) 0.0 2.0 26.0 48.0 24.0
To what extent has the
quality of teaching and
learning in PKK
improved since you
were here?
0 1 13 21 15
(%) 0.0 2.0 26.0 42.0 30.0
OVERALL QUALITY
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to apply
knowledge of core
discipline courses in my
programme
0 1 9 31 9
(%) 0.0 2.0 18.0 62.0 18.0
I am able to apply
knowledge of specialized
courses in my programme
0 0 12 27 11
(%) 0.0 0.0 24.0 54.0 22.0
I am able to apply
knowledge of elective
courses in my programme
0 0 21 22 7
(%) 0.0 0.0 42.0 44.0 14.0
I am able to understand the
technological applications
relevant to my programme
of study
0 1 12 23 14
(%) 0.0 2.0 24.0 46.0 28.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 1 (Knowledge)
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3.2.2 PLO 2 (Technical & Practical Skills)
For PLO 2 (Technical & Practical Skills), three statements were given and the results were as
follows:
Table 4: PLO 2 Technical & Practical Skills rating
3.2.3 PLO 3 (Communication Skills)
For PLO 3 (Communication Skills), three statements were provided and the results were as
follows:
Table 5: PLO 3 Communication Skills rating
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to apply
information technology in
my programme
0 0 15 23 12
(%) 0.0 0.0 30.0 46.0 24.0
I am able to demonstrate
my practical skills
effectively
0 0 13 27 10
(%) 0.0 0.0 26.0 54.0 20.0
I am able to use computing
technology for applications
in my programme
0 1 14 27 8
(%) 0.0 2.0 28.0 54.0 16.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 2 (Technical & Practical Skills)
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to communicate
effectively orally/visually
(informal / formal /
conversational /
presentation)
0 2 12 25 11
(%) 0.0 4.0 24.0 50.0 22.0
I am able to communicate
effectively in writing
(writing reports and
expressing ideas and
opinions clearly and
concisely)
0 0 16 21 13
(%) 0.0 0.0 32.0 42.0 26.0
I am able to use computing
technology in
communications
0 0 11 27 12
(%) 0.0 0.0 22.0 54.0 24.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 3 (Communication Skills)
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3.2.4 PLO 4 (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills)
For PLO 4 (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills), three statements were given and the
results were as follows:
Table 6: PLO 4 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills rating
3.2.5 PLO 5 (Social Skills and Responsibilities)
For PLO 5 (Social Skills and Responsibilities), three statements were given and the results
were as follows:
Table 7: PLO 5 Social Skills and Responsibilities rating
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to solve problems
using methods, tools and
skills related to my
programme
0 0 13 28 9
(%) 0.0 0.0 26.0 56.0 18.0
I am able to think critically
and logically0 0 18 19 13
(%) 0.0 0.0 36.0 38.0 26.0
I am able to plan, organize
and complete a task0 2 12 23 13
(%) 0.0 4.0 24.0 46.0 26.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 4 (Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Skills)
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to understand the
role of my work in relation
to social or cultural issues
0 3 13 21 13
(%) 0.0 6.0 26.0 42.0 26.0
I am aware of the value of
considering diversity and
differences in cultures in
my work
0 2 12 21 15
(%) 0.0 4.0 24.0 42.0 30.0
I am aware of the impact of
my work in a social context0 2 10 22 16
(%) 0.0 4.0 20.0 44.0 32.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 5 (Social Skills and Responsibilities)
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3.2.6 PLO 6 (Continuous Learning & Information Management Skills)
For PLO 6 (Continuous Learning & Information Management Skills), four statements were
provided and the results were as follows:
Table 8: PLO 6 Continuous Learning & Information Management Skills rating
3.2.7 PLO 7 (Management & Entrepreneurial Skills)
For PLO 7 (Management & Entrepreneurial Skills), two statements were provided and the
results were as follows:
Table 9: PLO 7 Management & Entrepreneurial Skills rating
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to continuously
learn new skills and
knowledge
0 1 4 19 26
(%) 0.0 2.0 8.0 38.0 52.0
I am able to engage in
continuous learning beyond
the classroom
0 3 9 21 17
(%) 0.0 6.0 18.0 42.0 34.0
I am able to learn and apply
new concepts0 0 15 17 18
(%) 0.0 0.0 30.0 34.0 36.0
I am able to use information
resources (databases,
libraries, internet etc)
0 0 13 17 20
(%) 0.0 0.0 26.0 34.0 40.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 6 (Continuous Learning & Information Management Skills)
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to build/develop
my career upon completion
of my studies
0 3 11 24 12
(%) 0.0 6.0 22.0 48.0 24.0
I am able to develop time
management skills0 1 14 21 14
(%) 0.0 2.0 28.0 42.0 28.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 7 (Management & Entrepreneurial Skills)
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3.2.8 PLO 8 (Professionalism, Ethics & Moral)
For PLO 8 (Professionalism, Ethics & Moral), two statements were provided and the results
were as follows:
Table 10: PLO 8 Professionalism, Ethics & Moral rating
3.2.9 PLO 9 (Leadership & Teamwork Skills)
For assessment of the PLO 9 (Leadership & Teamwork Skills), four statements were
provided and the results were as follows:
Table 11: PLO 9 Leadership & Teamwork Skills rating
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to understand the
professional and ethical
responsibilities related to
my work
0 0 13 23 14
(%) 0.0 0.0 26.0 46.0 28.0
I am aware of the
importance of safety issues
related to my work
0 0 6 20 24
(%) 0.0 0.0 12.0 40.0 48.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 8 (Professionalism, Ethics & Moral)
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
I am able to work with
individuals from different
backgrounds
0 1 9 22 18
(%) 0.0 2.0 18.0 44.0 36.0
I am able to work
successfully as a member of
a team
0 1 8 19 22
(%) 0.0 2.0 16.0 38.0 44.0
I am able to work
successfully as a leader of a
team
0 4 15 19 12
(%) 0.0 8.0 30.0 38.0 24.0
I am able to function in
multidisciplinary teams1 3 11 19 16
(%) 2.0 6.0 22.0 38.0 32.0
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
PLO 9 (Leadership & Teamwork Skills)
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3.3 SECTION D: CONTRIBUTIONS OF LECTURERS AND ACADEMIC
ADVISORS
Responses from students towards the lecturers and academic advisors’ contributions are
summarized below. Graduates were asked to offer insights of encouragement given into the
programme delivery process. Six attributes of encouragement were offered and the results
were as follows:
Table 12: Contributions of Lecturers and Academic Advisors rating
3.4 SECTION E: ACADEMIC RESOURCES/FACILITIES
In the education eco-system, academic resources/facilities were important in terms of
educational hardware. The teaching and learning process would be greatly enhanced provided
that there were sufficient resources/facilities for students to thrive academically. Table 4
shows the percentage of respondents’ ratings towards the sufficiency of resources/facilities at
the PKK. Eleven statements of resources/facilities were given and the results were as follows:
To what extent did your
lecturer/academic advisor
encourage you to:
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
Set high expectations for
learning?0 0 9 17 24
(%) 0.0 0.0 18.0 34.0 48.0
Be an actively involved
learner?0 1 15 21 13
(%) 0.0 2.0 30.0 42.0 26.0
Show concern for student
learning?0 0 9 23 18
(%) 0.0 0.0 18.0 46.0 36.0
Provide feedback
frequently and promptly?0 0 15 18 17
(%) 0.0 0.0 30.0 36.0 34.0
Show concern for student
learning?0 0 14 20 16
(%) 0.0 0.0 28.0 40.0 32.0
Provide feedback
frequently and promptly?0 2 8 17 23
(%) 0.0 4.0 16.0 34.0 46.0
CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions of Lecturers and Academic Advisors
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Table 13: Academic Resources/Facilities rating
To what extent did
Politeknik Kota Kinabalu
provide you with the
following
resources/facilities?
Weak Average Good Very Good Excellent
Operation hours of the
library2 0 15 19 14
(%) 4.0 0.0 30.0 38.0 28.0
Access to databases and
collections both physically
and online in the library
1 0 21 20 8
(%) 2.0 0.0 42.0 40.0 16.0
Easy and responsive
services of the HEP staff0 4 14 23 9
(%) 0.0 8.0 28.0 46.0 18.0
Easy and responsive
services of the counselling
staff
0 2 17 18 13
(%) 0.0 4.0 34.0 36.0 26.0
Easy and responsive
services of the library staff0 0 15 21 14
(%) 0.0 0.0 30.0 42.0 28.0
Easy and responsive
services of the
administration staff
0 1 13 26 10
(%) 0.0 2.0 26.0 52.0 20.0
Access to Wi-Fi internet 5 6 21 11 7
(%) 10.0 12.0 42.0 22.0 14.0
Quality of computer labs 1 4 17 20 8
(%) 2.0 8.0 34.0 40.0 16.0
Quality of laboratories /
workshops / kitchens1 3 19 22 5
(%) 2.0 6.0 38.0 44.0 10.0
Quality of classrooms 1 2 22 20 5
(%) 2.0 4.0 44.0 40.0 10.0
Quality of sports and
recreational facilities2 2 21 15 10
(%) 4.0 4.0 42.0 30.0 20.0
ACADEMIC RESOURCES/FACILITIES
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4. SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS FROM STUDENTS
Alhamdulillah.. setakat ini, semua di polikk sangat bagus dan teratur.. harap di
pertingkatkan lagi.. sekian.
Saya berharap program kami dapat di perluaskan pada masa hadapan dan pelajar
dapat berfikir secara kreatif apabila membuat sesuatu kerja dan dapat menyiapkan
kerja secara inovatif untuk memajukan sistem perhubungan di neagara ini.
sepanjang pengajian saya di politeknik, banyak pengetahuan yang saya perolehi
disini. saya juga dapat belajar banyak benda baru.
harap kebersihan tandas di tingkatkan.
Baik.
Dapat menambahkan lagi peralatan dii makmal dan dapat memperbaiki barang di
dalam bilik makmal.
saya bercadang dan mengharap agar politeknik kota kinabalu dapat mengubah semua
prasarana yang perlu dan memantapkan lagi proses pembelajaran.
"bersihkan tandas selalu.
sediakan perkhidmatan WIFI di seluruh kawasan polikk.
hahahaha.bye bye polikk. <3 tolong kasi bersih tandas.. i love you JKE. panjang umur
jumpa lagi.
Menyediakan tempat rekreasi pelajar.
TERBAIK.
Pembangunan di polikk harus diperbaik dengan segera.
Cadangan saya untuk politeknik kota kinabalu :
- Latihan industri bagi semua kejuruteraan di buat pada akhir semesteruntuk
memudakan pelajar abis belajar terus di ambik bekerja di tempat Latihan tersebut.
- sistem pembelajaran perlu seimbang amali dan teori. supaya pelajar lebih mahir
dalam bidang yang di ambil.
so far so good.
saya berharap politeknik akan melengkapkan peralatan makmal.
internet dalam politeknik amat terhad.. perlu ditambahkan lagi bagi memudahkan
pelajar menggunakan seterusnya untuk kegunaan pembelajaran.
Memperbanyakan lagi practikal yang berkaitan dengan kursus yang di ambil untuk
menambahkan lagi pengetahuan pelajar dan bukan hanya berpandukan teori sahaja.
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Perlu memperbaiki serta mempertingkatkan kemudahan yang sedia ada seperti
kemudahan kolej kediaman setaraf dengan IPTA dan IPTS yang lain.
semoga lebih maju pada masa hadapan
saya berharap politeknik akan mengambil penambahbaikan dalam sesetengah aspek
untuk terus maju dari segi transformasi pelajar,persekitaran dan kualiti..
Majulah Politeknik untuk Negara! Yay!
Mewujudkan penggunaan jadual waktu PnP yang fleksibel.
Bahagian pentadbiran boleh dipertingkatkan lagi.
Menambah baikan tempat kuliah dengan tempat yang selesa
PERBAIKI KEADAAN SUSUNAN MEJA DAN KERUSI DALAM KELAS. ^__^
cadangan/komen
wifi ditambahkan lagi bagi memudahkan pelajar mendapat maklumat-maklumat
dari pengajar, selain itu penambahan tempat letak motorsikal berdekatan dengan
jabatan masing-masing perlu disediakan.
tingkatkan kebersihan tandas di polikk..
sepanjang pengajian dipolikk banyak pengetahuan dan pengalaman yang telah saya
perolehi. selain itu, saya juga ingin menyatakan bahawa persekitaran serta
kemudahan yang diberikan oleh polikk kurang memuaskan. namun demikian saya
ingin mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada semua pihak polikk kerana
menjayakan saya untuk menjadi seorang pelajar yang berjaya.
Menyediakan peralatan yang banyak bagi memudahkan kerja palajar.
menambahbaikan sistem pembelajaran samaada di makmal dan di bilik kuliah
Menyediakan peralatan makmal yang mencukupi untu kerja-kerja praktikal
berkaiatan kursus.
pernambahbaikan peralatan makmal. politeknik kota kinabalu adalah yang terbaik.