Impact of Class Scheduling on Learning Achievement of Computer Engineering Students

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Class scheduling in engineering education should be considered in terms of student success, as well as the efficiency of instructors and educational institutions. Class scheduling methods include block scheduling, which allocates class hours for one week into one class, and spaced scheduling, which divides class hours into two or three sessions over a week. Many studies have addressed the educational benefits of block and spaced scheduling, but few studies have shown that changing the number of classes per week has any significant effect on learning. This comparative quantitative study aimed to compare the effect of block and spaced scheduling methods on undergraduate students' understanding and application of engineering knowledge. Object-oriented programming classes of four hours were scheduled in two ways: (1) block scheduling of four hours of lectures on Friday, and (2) spaced scheduling with two hours of lectures on Monday and two hours of practice on Wednesday. The results of this study showed that main effect of the class scheduling methods was not statistically significant for learning achievement, learning engagement, perceived learning outcome, and course scheduling satisfaction between the two groups. Based on the research results, class scheduling was discussed from the perspective of learning opportunities, and educational implications for class scheduling in engineering education were presented.

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