An assessment of the impact on student learning via the use of role-play to simulate client interactions within software engineering assessments

Johnson, M., Edwards, R. and Hancox, H. (2017) An assessment of the impact on student learning via the use of role-play to simulate client interactions within software engineering assessments. Paper presented to: 13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE), Athens, Greece, 24-25 May 2017.

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Abstract:

For Computing degree programmes that don't currently include industry placements, strategies need to be formulated that will enable students to develop the soft-skills they will need to be successful in industry (e.g. interview skills, approaches to effective facilitation, presentation skills, etc.). This work explores the use of role-play based simulated projects, that support the development of soft-ware engineering practitioner relevant soft-skills, via embedded assessments within computing degree programmes. Evidence is presented that suggests the proposed methodology is beneficial for developing students soft-skills, enhancing student confidence and improving graduate employability. The work highlights the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the proposed approach and sug-gests several future areas of subsequent investigation relevant to this area of research.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

Role-play, simulated case-studies, assessments

Subjects:

Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.27 Study and teaching. Research

Creators:

Johnson, M., Edwards, R. and Hancox, H.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Computing

Date:

May 2017

Date Type:

Publication

Event Title:

13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE)

Event Dates:

24-25 May 2017

Event Location:

Athens, Greece

Event Type:

Conference

Language:

English

Status:

Published / Disseminated