Promoting active learning through case driven approach: An empirical study on database course

Abstract

The relational database management system course is integral part of software engineering training at Technology Learning Services. The learning goals and instruction methods need to be articulated in order to accomplish the training targets in the corporate training environment, given that stringent timelines. In this work, we compare three teaching methodologies with the selection based pedagogy proposed recently. The outcomes of the effectiveness are measured in terms of learning indicator and the course feedback from the participants. It is noticed that the selection based approach promotes several dimensions of learning such as learning by doing, learning by mistakes, peer reviews, reflections. The approach helps the facilitator create active environment to make learning as a fun activity. The differences between the methodologies with respect to time, collateral, mode of delivery are compared as a part of the study.