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The Lab Tutor's Perspective
The Lab Tutor System
of a Large Undergraduate Class:
Part II: Dave Donnellan
The Big Picture
The system caters for ~ 400 Students includes repeat students
Panel of 60 tutors 40 active 10:1 student / tutor ratio
6 hours of labs per week plus preparation beforehand
Laboratories
Training Seminar
“What makes a good tutor?” Qualities
Role Play Tutor, student and observer
Two Modules Computer Programming Architecture
Qualities
PatientApproachable/FriendlyTutor helps student to solve the
problem
Example Role Play
Student:Student:Yesterday you missed the lab ‘cos you have a job. But if you’re not signed in for the lab, you could get in trouble with the college and with your parents. Luckily, you see the lab tutor in the corridor and approach him to get him to sign you in.
Tutor:Tutor: A student, missed a lab and wants to talk to you about it.
Observer:Observer: Ideally the tutor needs to be patient but firm. Also the emphasis should be on explaining the importance of the labs rather than the impossibility of signing him in.
Two Modules
Computer Programming (CA165) Two 2-hour lab sessions per week
Computer Architecture (CA103) One 2-hour lab session per week
Lab Timetable
11am - 1pm 2pm - 4pm
Tue Programming
Thur Programming ProgrammingArchitecture Architecture
Purpose of Feedback Form
to take positive action if particular student seems to be having trouble.
to update the lectures based on possible problems in the lab.
to help improve the labs for next year.
to help identify lab tutors for next year.
Evaluation of the System
Student Perspective Monica Ward
Tutor Perspective Dave Donnellan
Results
Very positive reaction to the system: Tutors
“I enjoyed getting to know more people.”“It gave me a better understanding of last
year’s work.”
Students“I liked the friendly relaxed environment”“Help is at hand when you need it.”
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11) Being a Lab Tutor is a Very Helpful Experience For Me.
Good Experience
Revision “Getting to go over the first year course
has really improved my knowledge of Java.”
Helping Tutees “satisfaction of helping students
understand”Money
“Not having to get a part time job.”
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3) The Interaction With The Students Has Been Good.
Conclusion
Lab Tutor System: Positive Experience Students get extra tuition. Tutors get enjoyable work and get to
revise. Staff can more easily tune in to how
students are coping with the course.
YEAR: 2000
Exam Result
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YEAR: 2001
Exam Result
806040200
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Part II: Dave Donnellan
The Lab Tutor's Perspective
The Lab Tutor System
of a Large Undergraduate Class: