Some pros and cons of implementing parallel and block teachings for mathematics modules
Abstract
The Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus has a responsibility for delivering mathematics modules for engineering students. Due to the significantly large number of students, two methods of teaching delivery--parallel teaching and block teaching--have been implemented. This article discusses some pros and cons between these two methods, particularly for the Foundation programme and the first year of the Undergraduate programme in Engineering. Whether parallel teaching or block teaching is implemented, feedback comments from the students indicate that some areas need to be paid attention to.
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@article{arxiv.1810.07365,
title = {Some pros and cons of implementing parallel and block teachings for mathematics modules},
author = {N. Karjanto and S. T. Yong},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1810.07365},
year = {2018}
}
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8 pages, 2 appendices, presented in the Third International Conference on Science and Mathematics Education (CoSMEd) 2009 Penang, Malaysia, 10-12 November 2009