Tutor training program: A pilot in electronic engineering

Abstract

The authors conducted a program to develop a tutorial model that can be broadly applied across engineering based courses that is effective for student learning but also low maintenance for lecturers. An initial half-day workshop was run by the authors for a pool of tutors within the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering before the start of a semester. The workshop aimed to provide support for the basic tutorial model as well as improve teaching quality among the participants. A series of follow up interviews were conducted at the conclusion of the semester. The impact of the program was found to be variable among the tutor cohort.