Modularization: an Attempt at Collegiate Level in India

Abstract

The study reports an attempt to modularize learning at collegiate level in India. A difficult unit in biology was identified and modular learning material was developed, using local resources. The effectiveness of this approach over the traditional teaching approach in terms of learning efficiency, learning time and mastery level is reported. The students who experienced modular scheduling were found to be superior in understanding of concept and retention of concept. Time taken by the modular group as a whole to gain 80 per cent mastery, as compared to the control group, was found to be in the ratio of 2 : 5. It was also found that the students prefer individualized learning and more and different types of multimedia approaches rather than the usual classroom lecture.