Scenario-based assessment for Database course

Rahat Iqbal; Anne James

doi:10.1109/ICALT.2008.256

Scenario-based assessment for Database course

Rahat Iqbal, Anne James

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Abstract

This paper presents some reflection upon the use of a flexible scenario-based method for the assessment of a third level module in Databases in a UK university. The method is designed to encourage problem-solving skills amongst students by carrying out scenario-based assessments which are highly flexible. By the use of this method, we intend to address the surface learning strategy demonstrated by many students - a problem identified by many studies in Higher Education. The method is applied to assess the intended learning outcomes and performance of students. The key benefits of this method are its applicability to courses with large cohorts, flexibility and time saving in marking. In this paper, we report our experience of using the technique of scenario-based learning as a key pedagogical method for assessing practical databases issues concerning data protection, data legislations and object-oriented databases.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings - The 8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008
Publisher	IEEE
Pages	735-736
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Print)	9780769531670
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/ICALT.2008.256
Publication status	Published - 2008
Event	8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008 - Santander, Spain Duration: 1 Jul 2008 → 5 Jul 2008

Conference

Conference	8th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, ICALT 2008
Country/Territory	Spain
City	Santander
Period	1/07/08 → 5/07/08

Keywords

Activity
Curriculum model
Deep learning, theory
E-testing
Real-time assessment
Scenario

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Human-Computer Interaction
Information Systems
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Education

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