The Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Method: Selection of Support Equipment for Classroom Instructors

Abstract

This research illustrates the application of the MCDM (Multi-Criteria Decision Making) method in education, specifically in the context of selecting supportive equipment for classroom instructors, as detailed below. The study aims to determine the optimal equipment to assist instructors in their teaching activities. The research is centered around classrooms within a university in Vietnam. Two MCDM methods, namely the FUCA (Faire Un Choix Adéquat) method and the CURLI (Collaborative Unbiased Rank List Integration) method, were employed to select the most suitable equipment options available in the market. The recommended quantities for the respective equipment are 4, 12, and 5, with 5, 12, and 10 evaluation criteria for each type. Notably, the optimal solutions obtained through the FUCA method align with those derived from the CURLI method for each type of equipment. The findings of this study can be leveraged to conduct further research on teaching methodologies, textbook selection, equipment choices for practical exercises, and various other aspects within the field of education.