Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce R. Maxim, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Jeffrey Jonathan Yackley, University of Michigan, Flint

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division (SWED)

thepast four years.Active LearningEngineering educators regard experiential learning as the best way to train the next generation ofengineers [7]. It is reasonable to believe that the soft skills practiced in active learningclassrooms can improve the capabilities software engineering students and better prepare themfor their capstone projects [8]. Active learning is “embodied in a learning environment where theteachers and students are actively engaged with the content through discussions, problem-solving, critical thinking, debate and a host of other activities that promote interaction amonglearners, instructors and the material” [9]. Prince defines active learning as any classroomactivity that requires students to do something other than listen

Conference Session

Software Engineering Division (SWED) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Roy Thackeray, Utah Valley University ; Susan L. Thackeray, Utah Valley University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Division (SWED)

tohave" soft skills. Most organizations now consider communication, both verbal and written, andteam working skills a requirement [8]. Recent college graduates can expect employment Software Engineering Division (SWED)interviews that will include probes on collaboration and communication skill sets that go beyondsmall classroom group efforts.Curriculum ChallengesWhile this demand is apparent, most academia still operates within the constraints of the functionalsilo of the classroom. Project design and development are often products of a formalized courseassignment. The constraints are time based (Semester) and often scoped to the members of theclass. Functional specifications gathering, operations management, logistics cross department(Marketing