Developing Soft Skills by Applying Problem-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education

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Author(s): Liguo Yu (Indiana University South Bend, USA)and Raman Adaikkalavan (Indiana University South Bend, USA)
Copyright: 2016
Pages: 14
Source title: Handbook of Research on Applied Learning Theory and Design in Modern Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Elena A. Railean (European University of Moldova, Moldova), Gabriela Walker (University of South Dakota, USA), Atilla Elçi (Hasan Kalyoncu University, Turkey)and Liz Jackson (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-9634-1.ch019

Keywords: Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Education / Information Science Reference / Instructional Design

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This chapter describes how problem-based learning is utilized in a software engineering classroom to help students develop soft skills, such as communication skills, documentation skills, team working skills, and interpersonal skills. Case studies are performed at Indiana University South Bend, where experiences of two instructors with similar teaching approaching are analyzed. Studies find that while problem-based learning is promising in engaging students and effectively delivering soft skills, it is more challenging for instructors. Compared to traditional instructor-centered learning approach, problem-based learning requires instructors to spend more effort on problem design/refinement, student coaching, performance evaluation, data gathering, and experience analysis. Despite its difficulties of implementation, problem-based learning is considered an effective approach in software engineering education.

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