SEFI 2024

University class attendance has become crucial for institutional reputation and student engagement, particularly after the European Higher Education Area's 2015 establishment. A study by educators from the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering affiliated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (Spain) explores absenteeism, revealing high rates of absenteeism in large enrollment programs with traditional teaching methods. Students often find classes redundant and seek private instruction. Strategies like contextualized teaching and non-standardized exams show promise but need further evaluation for long-term effectiveness.

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