WIP: Pilot of Block Model Delivery of First-Year Engineering

s Lassonde School of Engineering, in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, piloted a transformative block model for delivering first-year engineering curricula.Students who opted-in experienced a modular structure, blended course delivery, and active learning strategies.In Fall 2023, the block model pilot was offered in parallel with traditional program delivery, allowing for analysis of the block model's effectiveness.Initial data show that the block model increased program success by student success rates improving with more students earning a C or higher, and failure rates lowering compared to traditional delivery model.Student focus groups and faculty reflections offered positive feedback along with opportunities for improvement.