How do you teach database normalization?

Question

What are your steps and guidelines for database normalization? If given a bunch of people with good computer and logic skills, how do you explain to them how to normalize a

Answer 1

The way I was taught was building up from 1NF, 2NF 3NF BCNF etc, as sort of a history lesson type learning journey.

It really depends on your audience, going straight to 3NF maybe a bit of a jump.