A. Geetha Kiran
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B. R. Nanditha
,
H. S. Chandrashekar
- Department of Information Science and Engineering, Malnad College of Engineering, Hassan, India
Abstract
In the era of transformation in engineering education, tutorial finds a place as an important teaching-learning tool. Tutorials are small classes in which material from lectures and readings are discussed in more detail. Tutorial classes can be used effectively for emphasizing problem solving which plays a vital role in improving the comprehensive ability of students. Tutorial classes demand more resources in terms of tutors, classrooms and time. Hence, many engineering colleges in India find it difficult to accommodate tutorials in their curriculum. In an effort to address this issue, the idea of utilizing the assistance of volunteered senior students for conducting tutorials was conceptualized and experimented for two courses. The outcome was the successful conduction of tutorial classes, wherein both tutees and tutors were significantly benefitted. Students interacted very well as they were more comfortable with senior students as tutors.
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