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Formative Tutoring: A Program for the Empowerment of Engineering Students


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Contribution: A model of tutoring program for the empowerment of engineering students in the information and communication technologies (ICT) area is proposed, as a mean ...Show More

Abstract:

Contribution: A model of tutoring program for the empowerment of engineering students in the information and communication technologies (ICT) area is proposed, as a mean to improve academic performance. Background: ICT students failing to proceed smoothly along their study path, and possibly abandoning university before graduating, is becoming a significant phenomenon in many countries. This is an important issue both from the student side and from the university side: the former is facing social and economic consequences, while the latter may be hindered in the ranking systems. Intended Outcomes: Design and application of tutoring actions that can lead students to empower themselves, develop several soft skills, and eventually improve personal and academic success. Application Design: Starting from the literature on tutoring, the approach of the “Tutorìa formativa de carrera” has been selected, because it considers students as the center of the learning model. The tutoring interventions have been then redesigned and tailored to the specific context of ICT courses. Findings: The effectiveness of the proposed program has been assessed by means of different indicators: self-perception of the participating students (based on Cawi surveys), success rate at the first mathematical exams as a short-term qualitative indicator, and long-term figures of merits of the students’ career. In the latter case, proper techniques are used in order to create a quasi-experiment context. A significant impact of the proposed program is found for both students with high and low a-priori propensity to academic failure.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 66, Issue: 2, April 2023)
Page(s): 163 - 173
Date of Publication: 20 September 2022

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Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Lorenza Da Re received the M.S. degree in planning and management of education and teaching services and the first Ph.D. degree in pedagogical, education, and teaching sciences from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2009 and 2016, respectively, and the second Ph.D. degree in university education from the University of La Lagauna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2016.
She is currently a Researcher (RtdB) with ...Show More
Lorenza Da Re received the M.S. degree in planning and management of education and teaching services and the first Ph.D. degree in pedagogical, education, and teaching sciences from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2009 and 2016, respectively, and the second Ph.D. degree in university education from the University of La Lagauna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2016.
She is currently a Researcher (RtdB) with ...View more
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Roberta Bonelli is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
She works in the field of experimental pedagogy, with a focus on programs and actions supporting the learning–teaching processes (such as tutoring and mentoring). In particular, she has been involved in university tutoring since 2015, both in the role of tutor and, over time, in coordination, assessment, and research function...Show More
Roberta Bonelli is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
She works in the field of experimental pedagogy, with a focus on programs and actions supporting the learning–teaching processes (such as tutoring and mentoring). In particular, she has been involved in university tutoring since 2015, both in the role of tutor and, over time, in coordination, assessment, and research function...View more
Department of Information Engineering, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Andrea Gerosa (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the University of Padua. He has authored more than 84 papers in international journals or conference proceedings. His research activity covers several aspects related to the design of analog integrated circui...Show More
Andrea Gerosa (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the University of Padua. He has authored more than 84 papers in international journals or conference proceedings. His research activity covers several aspects related to the design of analog integrated circui...View more

Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Lorenza Da Re received the M.S. degree in planning and management of education and teaching services and the first Ph.D. degree in pedagogical, education, and teaching sciences from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2009 and 2016, respectively, and the second Ph.D. degree in university education from the University of La Lagauna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2016.
She is currently a Researcher (RtdB) with the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy. She carried out research activities in projects related to university guidance and tutoring and staff development. Since 2021, she has been an Advisor for the rector for the pedagogical innovation of guidance, tutoring, and placement of the University of Padua.
Lorenza Da Re received the M.S. degree in planning and management of education and teaching services and the first Ph.D. degree in pedagogical, education, and teaching sciences from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 2009 and 2016, respectively, and the second Ph.D. degree in university education from the University of La Lagauna, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Spain, in 2016.
She is currently a Researcher (RtdB) with the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy. She carried out research activities in projects related to university guidance and tutoring and staff development. Since 2021, she has been an Advisor for the rector for the pedagogical innovation of guidance, tutoring, and placement of the University of Padua.View more
Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy and Applied Psychology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Roberta Bonelli is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
She works in the field of experimental pedagogy, with a focus on programs and actions supporting the learning–teaching processes (such as tutoring and mentoring). In particular, she has been involved in university tutoring since 2015, both in the role of tutor and, over time, in coordination, assessment, and research functions.
Roberta Bonelli is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree with the University of Padua, Padua, Italy.
She works in the field of experimental pedagogy, with a focus on programs and actions supporting the learning–teaching processes (such as tutoring and mentoring). In particular, she has been involved in university tutoring since 2015, both in the role of tutor and, over time, in coordination, assessment, and research functions.View more
Department of Information Engineering, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
Andrea Gerosa (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the University of Padua. He has authored more than 84 papers in international journals or conference proceedings. His research activity covers several aspects related to the design of analog integrated circuits. More recently, he was involved in the design of UWB transceivers and radars and analog-to-digital interfaces for integrated sensors. Since 2021, he has been the rector’s delegate for guidance, tutoring, and placement and he is participating to several activities related to education strategies and programs. His current research interests include micropower fully integrated dc–dc converters.
Dr. Gerosa is a member of the Circuits and Systems for Communication Technical Committee, IEEE Circuit and System Society.
Andrea Gerosa (Senior Member, IEEE) received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Padua, Padua, Italy, in 1995 and 1998, respectively.
He is currently an Associate Professor with the University of Padua. He has authored more than 84 papers in international journals or conference proceedings. His research activity covers several aspects related to the design of analog integrated circuits. More recently, he was involved in the design of UWB transceivers and radars and analog-to-digital interfaces for integrated sensors. Since 2021, he has been the rector’s delegate for guidance, tutoring, and placement and he is participating to several activities related to education strategies and programs. His current research interests include micropower fully integrated dc–dc converters.
Dr. Gerosa is a member of the Circuits and Systems for Communication Technical Committee, IEEE Circuit and System Society.View more

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