Modular/Block teaching: practices and challenges at higher education institutions of Ethiopia

References

• Adula, B. 2008. “Application of Higher Diploma Program Training Skills in Classroom Instruction: The Case of Education Faculty, Jimma University.” Ethiopian Journal Education and Sciences 4 (1): 51–72. doi:10.4314/ejesc.v4i1.42992.
   Google Scholar
• Babbie, E. R. 2010. The Basis of Social Research. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co.
   Google Scholar
• Biggs, J., and C. Tang. 2007. Teaching for Quality Learning at University. 3rd ed. Poland: Open University Press.
   Google Scholar
• Bradford, S., and F. Cullen. 2012. Research and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners. London: Routledge.
   Google Scholar
• Cohen, L., L. Manion, and K. Morrison. 2018. Research Methods in Education. 8th ed. New York: Routledge.
   Google Scholar
• Creswell, J. W. 2012. Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative and Qualitative Research. 4th ed. Boston, MA: Pearson.
   Google Scholar
• De Vos, A. S., H. Strydom, C. B. Fouche, and C. S. L. Delport. 2005. Research at Grass Roots. For the Social Sciences and Human Service Professions. 3rd ed. Pretoria: Van Schaik.
   Google Scholar
• Desta, D. 2004. “Observations and Reflections of the Higher Education Teachers on the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in Ethiopia.” The Ethiopian Journal of Higher Education 1: 63–81. http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJHE/article/view/238.
   Google Scholar
• Espinosa, A. A. 2009. Comparative Efficiency of Modular Method in the Teaching of High School Chemistry. College of Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman. Course Requirement for EDRE 201. https://www.scribd.com/doc/19604998/.
   Google Scholar
• Gebremeskel, H. H. 2014. “Influence of the Bologna Process on African Higher Education: Ethiopian Higher Education in Focus.” International Journal of Research Studies in Education 3 (4): 85–98. doi: 10.5861/ijrse.2014.785
   Google Scholar
• George, D., and P. Mallery. 2016. IBM SPSS Statistics 23 Step by Step: A Simple Guide and Reference. New York: Routledge.
   Google Scholar
• Grant, D. B. 2001. “Using Block Courses for Teaching Logistics.” International Journal of Distribution and Logistics Management 31 (7/8): 574–584. doi: 10.1108/09600030110402987
   Google Scholar
• Grosser, M. 2007. “Effective Teaching: Linking Teaching to Learning Functions.” South African Journal of Education 27 (1): 37–52.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Jimma, T. T., and W. M. Tarekegn. 2016. “The Prevailing Practices and Challenges of Curriculum Reform in Ethiopian Higher Education: Views and Responses from Within.” Australian Journal of Teacher Education 41: 10. doi:10.14221/ajte.2016v41n10.6.
   Web of Science ®Google Scholar
• Melaku, G. 2010. “ Teaching, Learning and Assessment Practices in Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions: The Quality Aspect in Focus.” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference on Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in Ethiopia). St. Mary’s University College printing press, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2147.
   Google Scholar
• MoE. 2012. A Guideline for Modularization to Ethiopian Higher Education Institutions. Addis Ababa: Higher Education Strategy Centre (HESC).
   Google Scholar
• Sadig, S. 2014. “Effectiveness of Modular Approach Teaching at University Level.” Journal of Education and Practice 5 (17): 103–109.
   Google Scholar
• Solomon, A., S. Ayalew, and T. Daniel. 2011. “Academic Staff’s Views and Practices of Modular Course Delivery: Graduate Program at Addis Ababa University in Focus.” Ethiopian Journal of Education 21 (2): 63–105. http://ejol.aau.edu.et/index.php/EJE/article/view/204.
   Google Scholar
• Teshome, N. 2010. “ Quality of Academic Staff in Ethiopian Higher Education: Views of Students, Department Chairs and Deans of Faculties.” Proceedings of the 8th National Conference on Private Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs) in Ethiopia). St. Mary’s University College printing press, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2176.
   Google Scholar
• W/Yohannes, D., A. Abera Habte, A. Tafesse, and T. Buraka. 2014. “Raising the Awareness of Learners Towards Modularization: A Case Study of Wolaita Sodo University.” Ethiopia. Journal of Education and Practice 5 (23): 160–166.
   Google Scholar