Pilot experience applying an active learning methodology in a Software Engineering classroom
Date
2018-04-17
Authors
García-Holgado, A.
García-Peñalvo, F. J.
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Journal ISSN
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Publisher
IEEE
Abstract
Software Engineering I is a mandatory subject for
undergraduate students that is taught in the second semester of
the 2nd year of the Degree in Computer Sciences at the
University of Salamanca (Spain). This degree exists since 1989
but it has transformed over time according to the education law
changes in Spain and Europe. Software Engineering I is the first
subject related to the area of software engineering that is taught
in the degree. The novelty of the concepts and the need to develop
abstract thinking to acquire the different competences of the
subject, implies a handicap to teach the subject. The final grades
obtained by the students in the subject are fairly low compared
with other subjects in the degree. Moreover, the attendance to the
face-to-face classes is continuously reduced throughout the
semester, which affects to the continuous assessment. Some
initiatives have been applied during previous school years but a
global change of the subject is necessary. In order to increase the
success rate of the subject and to achieve that students are
involved in the learning process, authors have implemented an
active learning methodology based on team working.
Furthermore, two instruments have defined to measure the
impact of the changes and evaluate the pilot.
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Keywords
active learning, software engineering, team work, quantitative analysis, learning styles, project-based learning
Citation
García-Holgado, A., García-Peñalvo, F. J., & Rodríguez-Conde, M. J. (2018). Pilot experience applying an active learning methodology in a Software Engineering classroom 2018 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), (17-20 April 2018, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain) (pp. 946-953). USA: IEEE.