Effective Use of Mastery Based Experiential Learning in a Project Course to Improve Skills in System Analysis and Design

Abstract

In this article we have reported about implementation of the ‘mastery learning’ pedagogy in a systems analysis and design project course. The approach has been used successfully for five years. As a consequence of use of this pedagogical approach, over 90% of students attained a pre-defined level of competence in significant techniques of analysis and design before passing the course. The most important drawback was about the large time commitment on the part of students and the instructor to make the process work.