SKILLSEA (Futureproof Skills for the Maritime Transport Sector) - Questionnaire “Student Voice”

Questionnaire “Student Voice”

Dear Student,

The SKILLSEA (Futureproof Skills for the Maritime Transport Sector) is a new EU-funded ERASMUS+ project (Sector Skills Alliance) with an aim to develop strategies to identify and meet the future skills needs of the maritime sector and attract greater numbers of Europeans.

The purpose of our survey is to understand students’ satisfaction levels, and the knowledge of what factors influence satisfaction.

The survey should take between 8-10 minutes to complete. Your answers will be completely anonymous.

Your response is important and we deeply appreciate your valuable cooperation.

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* 1. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “Overall I am satisfied with my study of my Maritime Education and Training (MET) institution”.

Very Dissatisfied

Dissatisfied

Neutral

Satisfied

Very Satisfied

Don’t Know /Don’t Answer (D.K./D.A)

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* 2. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statements: I am satisfied with the…

	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neutral	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	D.K/D.A.
IT facilities of my MET institution	IT facilities of my MET institution Very Dissatisfied	IT facilities of my MET institution Dissatisfied	IT facilities of my MET institution Neutral	IT facilities of my MET institution Satisfied	IT facilities of my MET institution Very Satisfied	IT facilities of my MET institution D.K/D.A.
Quality of Simulators	Quality of Simulators Very Dissatisfied	Quality of Simulators Dissatisfied	Quality of Simulators Neutral	Quality of Simulators Satisfied	Quality of Simulators Very Satisfied	Quality of Simulators D.K/D.A.
Course Material (e.g. textbooks)	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) Very Dissatisfied	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) Dissatisfied	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) Neutral	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) Satisfied	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) Very Satisfied	Course Material (e.g. textbooks) D.K/D.A.
Library	Library Very Dissatisfied	Library Dissatisfied	Library Neutral	Library Satisfied	Library Very Satisfied	Library D.K/D.A.
Academic Staff - lecturers	Academic Staff - lecturers Very Dissatisfied	Academic Staff - lecturers Dissatisfied	Academic Staff - lecturers Neutral	Academic Staff - lecturers Satisfied	Academic Staff - lecturers Very Satisfied	Academic Staff - lecturers D.K/D.A.

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* 3. How satisfied are you with your performance in…

	Very Dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neutral	Satisfied	Very Satisfied	D.K/D.A.
Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving)	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) Very Dissatisfied	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) Dissatisfied	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) Neutral	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) Satisfied	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) Very Satisfied	Problem solving skills (identify information needs to support problem solving) D.K/D.A.
Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English)	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) Very Dissatisfied	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) Dissatisfied	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) Neutral	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) Satisfied	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) Very Satisfied	Communication skills (Ability to write effectively in other languages and ability to speak fluently in English) D.K/D.A.
Teamwork skills (ability to network)	Teamwork skills (ability to network) Very Dissatisfied	Teamwork skills (ability to network) Dissatisfied	Teamwork skills (ability to network) Neutral	Teamwork skills (ability to network) Satisfied	Teamwork skills (ability to network) Very Satisfied	Teamwork skills (ability to network) D.K/D.A.
Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts)	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) Very Dissatisfied	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) Dissatisfied	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) Neutral	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) Satisfied	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) Very Satisfied	Thinking skills (The ability to critically, creatively, analytically and to apply knowledge in different contexts) D.K/D.A.
IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way)	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) Very Dissatisfied	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) Dissatisfied	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) Neutral	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) Satisfied	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) Very Satisfied	IT skills (Ability to use database programmes to gather and process information and use it in any organized way) D.K/D.A.
Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people)	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) Very Dissatisfied	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) Dissatisfied	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) Neutral	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) Satisfied	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) Very Satisfied	Management skills (the skills to effectively lead and manage people) D.K/D.A.
Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge)	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) Very Dissatisfied	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) Dissatisfied	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) Neutral	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) Satisfied	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) Very Satisfied	Continuous learning skills (Ability to regularly upgrading your skills and knowledge) D.K/D.A.

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* 4. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “Overall, the courses of my study gave to me the opportunity to develop my transferable skills (that is skills developed within maritime education are also useful when transferred into maritime labour).”

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

(D.K./D.A)

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* 5. Taking a definition of sustainable development as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
To what extent the subject of sustainable development has been covered in the courses of your MET institution?

It has been taught

This subject is not included in our curriculum

It has not been taught up to now

I do not know the subject of sustainable development

(D.K./D.A)

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* 6. In general, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Sustainable development is something which all maritime education and training institutions should incorporate in curricula.”

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

(D.K./D.A)

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* 7. A Massive Online Open Course (MOOC, courses digitally) is a kind of online course that is open to everyone. Have you used MOOC platform in some courses related to your study?

I don’t know MOOC platform

Yes

(D.K./D.A)

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* 8. Taking a definition of Lifelong Learning as “Learning throughout life with the aim of improving knowledge, skills and competences…” In general, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “My MET institution through the courses promotes and cultivates a lifelong learning culture between the students.”

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

D.K./D.A.

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* 9. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “My MET institution strongly promotes student’s mobility between European Maritime Education and Training institutions.”

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

D.K./D.A.

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* 10. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “I have a mentor (=a person who has more knowledge and skills and transfers to them another who has lesser) who assists and supports me in learning the skills regarding my shipboard training.”

Yes

D.K./D.A.

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* 11. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 12. What is your age?

Under 18

18 - 20

21 - 23

24 - 26

26+

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* 13. What is your subject study?

Deck Officer

Engine Officer

Electrotechnical Officer

Dual Officer (both deck and engine officer)

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* 14. What is your current year of
study?

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

4th year

Other

If you need any further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us at skillsea@eef.edu.gr. We will gladly provide you with whatever support you need.

Thank you for your time and valuable input.

Sincerely yours,

Epameinondas Panas
Professor of Athens University of Economics and Business
Head of Research on Maritime Education for
Eugenides Foundation

SKILLSEA (Futureproof Skills for the Maritime Transport Sector) - Questionnaire “Student Voice”

Questionnaire “Student Voice”

Question Title

* 1. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “Overall I am satisfied with my study of my Maritime Education and Training (MET) institution”.

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* 2. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statements: I am satisfied with the…

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* 3. How satisfied are you with your performance in…

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* 4. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “Overall, the courses of my study gave to me the opportunity to develop my transferable skills (that is skills developed within maritime education are also useful when transferred into maritime labour).”

Question Title

* 5. Taking a definition of sustainable development as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”To what extent the subject of sustainable development has been covered in the courses of your MET institution?

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* 6. In general, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement: “Sustainable development is something which all maritime education and training institutions should incorporate in curricula.”

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* 7. A Massive Online Open Course (MOOC, courses digitally) is a kind of online course that is open to everyone. Have you used MOOC platform in some courses related to your study?

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* 9. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “My MET institution strongly promotes student’s mobility between European Maritime Education and Training institutions.”

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* 10. Please present your view truthfully regarding the following statement: “I have a mentor (=a person who has more knowledge and skills and transfers to them another who has lesser) who assists and supports me in learning the skills regarding my shipboard training.”

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* 11. What is your gender?

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* 12. What is your age?

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* 13. What is your subject study?

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* 14. What is your current year ofstudy?

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* 5. Taking a definition of sustainable development as: “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”
To what extent the subject of sustainable development has been covered in the courses of your MET institution?

* 14. What is your current year of
study?