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- Title
The Systematic Approach in Teaching Database Applications: Is There Transfer When Solving Realistic Business Problems?
- Authors
Chen, Catherine; Ray, Charles
- Abstract
To be successful in their careers, business graduates need to be able to use the computer as a tool to solve problems and to make decisions. This study investigated the effectiveness of a commonly used systematic approach to teach database application skills. Qualitative and quantitative analyses revealed that after five weeks of step-by-step instruction, students were not able to transfer their database application skills to support the processes of solving a realistic business problem. Lack of retention and the inability to apply the appropriate procedures to support problem solving were the main difficulties; in turn, students either made poor conclusions or were unable to make any conclusion. We identify implications for technology educators and authors of learning materials.
- Subjects
DECISION making; PROBLEM solving; GRADUATES; BUSINESS education; INDUSTRIAL management
- Publication
Information Technology, Learning & Performance Journal, 2004, Vol 22, Issue 1, p9
- ISSN
1535-1556
- Publication type
Article