ERIC Number: EJ801093
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Jun
Pages: 11
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Instructional Strategies in Teaching Engineering at a Distance: Faculty Perspective
Ariadurai, S. Anbahan; Manohanthan, Rajalingam
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, v9 n2 p1-11 Jun 2008
This paper presents research on a convenience sample of the Open University of Sri Lanka's engineering faculty. Examined in this research are faculty's opinions on the instructional strategies they use to teach engineering courses at a distance. First, this paper details the pedagogical strategies used by the faculty, which is then followed by an overview of faculty's opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of engineering courses offered by the Open University of Sri Lanka. Recommendations are given to improve the overall effectiveness of the engineering courses. It is anticipated the adoption of these recommendations will result in greater student competency and lower drop-out rates. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Educational Strategies, Engineering Education, Open Universities, Opinions, Foreign Countries, Teaching Methods, College Faculty, Science Instruction, Educational Technology, Teacher Attitudes, Instructional Effectiveness, Online Courses
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Sri Lanka
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