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Comparing Effectiveness of Instructional Delivery Modalities in an Engineering Course
International Journal of Engineering Education
  • Autar Kaw, University of South Florida
  • Melinda R. Hess, University of South Florida
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Keywords
  • assessment,
  • distance learning,
  • instructional modes,
  • numerical methods,
  • web-based resources
Abstract

The effectiveness of four instructional delivery modalities, (i) traditional lecture, (ii) Web-enhanced lecture, (iii) Web-based self-study and (iv) Web-based self-study and classroom discussion, was investigated for a single instructional unit (Non-linear Equations) over separate administrations of an undergraduate engineering course in Numerical Methods. Two assessment instruments - student performance on a multiple-choice examination and a student satisfaction survey - were used to gather relevant data to compare the delivery modalities. Statistical analysis of the assessment data indicates that the second modality, in which Web-based modules for instruction were used during face-to-face lecture delivery mode, resulted in higher levels of student performance and satisfaction.

Citation / Publisher Attribution

International Journal of Engineering Education, v. 23, issue 3, p. 508-516

Citation Information
Autar Kaw and Melinda R. Hess. "Comparing Effectiveness of Instructional Delivery Modalities in an Engineering Course" International Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 23 Iss. 3 (2007) p. 508 - 516
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/autar-kaw/8/