Evaluation and Analysis of College Students’ General Education Courses from the Perspective of Learning Experience

This study explores undergraduate students’ experiences with general education courses and examines the factors influencing these experiences, with the aim of providing insights for improving course design and implementation. From April to June 2024, 474 students from a university in Hangzhou were surveyed using an anonymous questionnaire distributed both online and in person. The questionnaire covered demographic information, awareness of general education, and a standardized scale assessing learning experiences. After excluding invalid responses, 421 valid questionnaires were collected, yielding a response rate of 88.81%. Statistical analysis using SPSS 27.0 revealed that gender, academic year, political affiliation, and place of origin significantly affected students’ learning experiences (P < 0.05). Overall, students expressed a high level of satisfaction, with interest and perceived relevance of course content being key factors influencing engagement. Notably, male students and sophomores reported higher levels of satisfaction.