Educating IT-Engineering Theory Courses Using BLOOMS Taxonomy(TC-BT) as a Tool and Practical Courses Using Magic of Making Mistakes (PC-MoMM):An Innovative Pedagogy

Abstract

This paper expounds a novel pedagogical approach used to teach engineering theory courses by using BLOOMS TAXONOMY(TC-BT) as a tool and practical courses using Magic of Making Mistakes (PC-MoMM) in Information Technology programme. The instructions and activities for the theory course being taught are planned in accordance with the cognitive levels of complexity. For each unit being taught, assessment methods are planned to check whether the cognitive levels of BLOOMS Taxonomy are attained or not. The practical course is planned using MoMM pedagogical approach which also integrates collaborative learning activities and peer-to-peer assistance during the laboratory slots. During the implementation of this approach Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools are used to evaluate students' performance to obtain immediate feedback. Based on the results and feedback, appropriate measures are taken to enhance the learning of students. The results are analyzed and had shown great improvements in the learning of the students. The MoMM approach seemed to be very effective for the programming courses. Designing instructions and assessment as per cognitive levels also directed faculty in the course improvement.