My 1-on-1 with Dr. Kwame was a real turning point for my intervention! We were discussing the specifics of my plan, and Dr. Kwame raised a crucial point. He noticed the low response rate to the student survey and suggested we shift focus a bit. He proposed a deeper dive into the reasons behind low engagement. Why might students feel their voices aren’t important, or the data itself isn’t valuable? This new perspective opened up a whole new avenue for exploration
Following Dr. Kwame’s suggestion, I had a fantastic brainstorming session with my team member Mason Silveira about my intervention. He was incredibly insightful! He shared a really relevant article from The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/education/article/2024/may/28/i-see-little-point-uk-university-students-on-why-attendance-has-plummeted)) about the issue of declining student engagement. It resonated deeply with what Dr. Kwame had mentioned. Maison also provided some fantastic tips on how to connect with non-participating students to understand their reasons for not engaging. He even offered a valuable reminder: as educators, while we always strive to push our students, we also need to acknowledge that they might already be putting in their best effort, or simply be content with their current level of achievement. This is a crucial balance to consider when designing interventions.
Overall, both meetings were incredibly helpful. Dr. Kwame’s insight broadened the scope of my intervention, and Maison’s suggestions provided concrete ways to move forward. I feel much more confident and focused on my intervention.