Innovative format using television and teaching assistants in a heavily-enrolled electrical engineering service course

Abstract

An instruction format is described which includes short, professionally produced television modules that are presented to classes by teaching assistants (TAs) who answer questions, guide discussions and exercises, and administer quizzes. The viability of this course (entitled Electrical Circuits and Power Distribution) depends not only on the combination of TV and TA, but also on the attention given to testing procedures, the written materials provided for students, careful scheduling, and the professor's long-term commitment not only to the operation of the course but also to continuing evaluation and updating of the course materials and operating procedures.<>