An Effective Approach for Teaching Database Course
Keywords:
Database and Information Systems; Problem Based Learning, Course Design; Engineering Education; Graduate teaching, Education, Problem based learning, Database Course, OracleAbstract
Teaching a Database course in general is a challenging task,
due to several influencing factors such as increasing expectations of the
job market, different and ever-changing database products, quality
standards and limited time frames of a regular semester system. This
course is different from other courses in the sense that hands on training
is essential to train students to maximize learning effectiveness.
Learning database principles and concepts involves various activities,
starting from fundamental concepts to state of the art in the area. This
paper presents a typical balanced approach that has been designed and
implemented in teaching the database course to students of a taught
master‟s program at the University of West Indies. The course design in
this approach ensures both skills and knowledge training to meet the
requirements of prevailing job market and international quality
standards. Course design, composition, content delivery, independent
learning through coursework, hands-on skills training, and assessment
criteria are presented in a detailed manner.
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