Examinations and remediation actions for the mathematics problem in electrical engineering at The University of the West Indies

Abstract

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of the West Indies' (UWI') St Augustine Trinidad and Tobago Campus conducted a review and revision of its BSc mathematics programming in 2009. The review was framed to take account of strategic as well as operational imperatives of an accredited degree in the context of a number of resource and other constraints typical of small island developing states. Intake, content and delivery were examined and the findings were used to guide the revision exercise. Associated interventions were assessed five years later. This paper provides an account of the considerations and process for the review and revision exercises. It discusses student performance and other indicators before and after the interventions; and examines the new curriculum against fit for purpose criteria alongside programming in best in class institutions and UK-based accreditation reference points. The paper closes with recommendations for ongoing review and revision cycles applicable to the Department at the UWI and other similarly situated institutions.

RETRACTED: Application of positive psychology in college teaching

“…For the application of positive psychology studied in colleges and universities, taking advanced mathematics as an example, through the analysis of the current situation and existing problems of higher education teaching design, the positive psychology theory is used to guide the compiling of design of advanced mathematics teaching and apply the core theory of positive psychology in the practice of advanced mathematics teaching. 13 Help students develop intellectual potential and develop language literacy, thereby improving the teaching level of higher education workers, facilitating students' learning level, and promoting students' active and healthy growth and development. For the research method, this paper collects relevant information about active education, positive attitude and positive psychology through different ways, and analyzes and organizes the theory and application of positive psychology.…”