Testimonials
| Model of Course Delivery | Course Content|
| Quality of Teaching | Accessibility and Support Provided |
| Best Part Was... | Most Helpful Support For My Learning |
Testimonials Extracted from MMBSW
Student Programme Evaluations
2005-2006
Model of Course Delivery (on-site)
“Out of all options, this seems the best result. It gives us time to get ready & do work required in between. It allows us to come together as a group and hear the different perspectives of each person. It also allows us to collaborate together on assignments to help one another”
“Got us away from distractions – could focus on our own work. Devote our time to our class work/assignments.”
“I enjoyed it because it gave me time to meet the people in the group and share our experiences and knowledge.”
“Great location. Great rooms (lodging) fantastic. Great campus very intimate and friendly.”
“Loved the fact that we were here at St. Thomas.”
Course Content
“Excellent”
“Allows students to define how they learn best so professors and students were on same Page.”
“Experiential learning methods.”
Quality of Teaching
“Group work is encouraged and it’s great. Group discussions and given opportunity to speak is great – if we want – the teaching is great (topics are great)”
“Teaching well done with many visual elements as well as cooperative learning techniques used”
“I loved how the professors made the classes fun and used a lot of visual learning techniques”
“Our instructors put their hearts into us, to teach us and nurture”
“I was happy to know that we are the bosses of this course, and in order for it to be a success, we must fill the gaps – change what needs to be changed”
“Exceptional! I don’t know where you get them from. The professors have heart!
Some of the teaching is in an Aboriginal perspective and we are all on that level.”
Some of the teaching is in an Aboriginal perspective and we are all on that level.”
Accessibility and support provided by coordinator and support worker
“They work hard for us and it’s been very beneficial to us knowing someone is always there for us. Excellent!!”
“They anticipate things needed before I need to. Very impressed with the quality of care & support. Very proud & grateful to be a part of a circle that continues to grow in strength. WOW!”
“Jim is a great help. Always willing to do what he can to help. Sandra is so knowledgeable and gets back to you right away”
The best part of this semester was…
“Getting to know everyone and hearing everyone’s different perspectives and feeling proud of being Mi’kmaq and incorporating that into our courses”
“The formation of a wonderful group of people, a common dream being shared by us all.
This dream can be realized, and I will be a part of this”
This dream can be realized, and I will be a part of this”
“Carry ourselves in a respectful manner so that we can all see our dream of graduating together as a group”
“Empowering!”
The most helpful support for my learning has been…
“The understanding of the professors and the wonderful support and encouragement from Sandra & Jim.”
“The support from students and profs and always felt I belonged in this course”
“My classmates and excellent professors who I now will consider mentors.”
“Group feedback and support. We are in a very encouraging and supportive group.
Group Work – working collectively as a group.”
Group Work – working collectively as a group.”
