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

Mark Johnson, Ryan Edwards, Heydon Hancox

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2017
Event13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE) - Athens, Greece
Duration: 1 May 2017 → …

Conference

Conference13th China Europe Symposium on Software Engineering Education (CEISEE)
Period1/05/17 → …

Keywords

  • Role-play
  • simulated case-studies
  • assessments

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