<p>This
paper investigates application of holistic approach to teaching and assessment
and applies selected strategies to measure the effectiveness of such approach
using results from teaching <strong>a Decision Support Systems
(DSS) Course. Assessment is an integral part of the learning cycle and for any
teaching strategy to succeed, teaching should be aligned with assessment
strategies.</strong><strong></strong></p>
<p><br></p><p>The
strategies used in this paper for measurement of <strong>the effectiveness of the holistic approach </strong>are student
ratings, self-evaluation, and learning outcome measures.<strong></strong></p>
