The data from tables 7 and 8 captured some of the concerns that were faced by the mature learners who responded to the survey; those that relate to personal experiences and concerns are outlined here along with the experiences and concerns of the interviewees. Question two asked students to rate their experience on a scale from very negative to very positive in relation to three areas; their interaction with other students, lecturing staff and mature learner support services. Tables 11 and 12 below outline the responses from the full and part time cohorts. Table 11: Full time respondents question 2 How would you rate your experience as a mature learner at your institute for the following categories? Does Answer Very Somewhat Somewhat Very not Rating Response Neutral Options negative negative positive positive Average Count to me Interaction with other 5 32 50 158 426 1 4.44 672 students Interaction with 6 15 46 137 463 1 4.56 668 lecturing staff Interaction with mature 30 54 242 75 114 146 3.95 661 learner support services Total answered question 674 12: Part time respondents question 2 How would you rate your experience as a mature learner at your institute for the following categories? Does Answer Very Somewhat Somewhat Very not Rating Response Neutral Options negative negative positive positive apply Average Count to me Interaction with other 1 9 13 20 44 2 4.16 89 students Interaction 0 7 8 21 53 0 4.35 89 with
The data from tables 7 and 8 captured some of the concerns that were faced by the mature learners who responded to the survey; those that relate to personal experiences and concerns are outlined here along with the experiences and concerns of the interviewees. Question two asked students to rate their experience on a scale from very negative to very positive in relation to three areas; their interaction with other students, lecturing staff and mature learner support services. Tables 11 and 12 below outline the responses from the full and part time cohorts. Table 11: Full time respondents question 2 How would you rate your experience as a mature learner at your institute for the following categories? Answer Options Very negative Somewhat negative Neutral Somewhat positive Very positive Does not to me Rating Average Response Count Interaction with other students 5 32 50 158 426 1 4.44 672 Interaction with lecturing staff 6 15 46 137 463 1 4.56 668 Interaction with mature learner support services 30 54 242 75 114 146 3.95 661 Total answered question 674 12: Part time respondents question 2 How would you rate your experience as a mature learner at your institute for the following categories? Answer Options Very negative Somewhat negative Neutral Somewhat positive Very positive Does not apply to me Rating Average Response Count Interaction with other students 1 9 13 20 44 2 4.16 89 Interaction with 0 7 8 21 53 0 4.35 89
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