Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

Year: 2016, Volume: 29, Issue: Special Issue, Pages:

Original Article

Towards improving the Performance of the Weak Students through Identification and Effective Implementation of Tasks by the Quality Circle

Abstract

In this paper the weak students are identified by Pareto analysis, the cause and effect diagrams are drawn for the critical subjects and weak students. The treatment of weak students is carried out by formation of quality circle. The faculties and instructors are the members and one of the senior faculties is the leader. In the Quality Circle meetings, they take strategies to improve the performance of weak students. The process involves guiding, monitoring assignment submissions, counseling, evaluation etc. The weak students are also taught by taking micro classes and motivated ethically through great people quotes. The examination tips along with the activities to be followed during academic study are stressed.

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