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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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
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, Mark, Edwards, Ryan and Hancox, Heydon
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
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/10018

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