Perceived Student Learning, Attitudes And Experiential Learning In Software Engineering Education

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Ndifor Che ◽  
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala ◽  
Kenneth David Strang
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Student Learning ◽  
Software Engineering Education ◽  
Learning Attitudes

scholarly journals Using Experiential Learning to Improve Student Attitude and Learning Quality in Software Engineering Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 0-0
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Software Engineering Education ◽  
Quality Of Learning

Experiential learning (EL) has great potential to transform students’ learning experience. Few studies, however, have focused on the use of EL in computer science education. The purpose of this study was to examine students' experiences with EL in computer science. Data were collected to examine the influence of EL on students' attitudes and quality of learning. The antecedent variables included student involvement, learning expectancy, instructor impact, course structure, and prior experience. PLS-SEM with PLSc was used to test generated hypotheses. The findings indicated that student involvement positively correlated with attitudes and learning expectancy. Instructor impact is positively associated with student involvement, quality of learning, and attitudes. Prior experience positively correlated with learning expectancy. Finally, course structure positively moderated the relationship between student involvement and learning expectancy. It is concluded that EL is a promising pedagogy to improve student attitudes and quality of learning in software engineering education.

scholarly journals Using Experiential Learning to Improve Student Attitude and Learning Quality in Software Engineering Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-22
Author(s):  
Ferdinand Ndifor Che ◽  
Kenneth David Strang ◽  
Narasimha Rao Vajjhala
Keyword(s):  
Software Engineering ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Engineering Education ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Student Involvement ◽  
Prior Experience ◽  
Course Structure ◽  
Software Engineering Education ◽  
Quality Of Learning

Experiential learning (EL) has great potential to transform students’ learning experience. Few studies, however, have focused on the use of EL in computer science education. The purpose of this study was to examine students' experiences with EL in computer science. Data were collected to examine the influence of EL on students' attitudes and quality of learning. The antecedent variables included student involvement, learning expectancy, instructor impact, course structure, and prior experience. PLS-SEM with PLSc was used to test generated hypotheses. The findings indicated that student involvement positively correlated with attitudes and learning expectancy. Instructor impact is positively associated with student involvement, quality of learning, and attitudes. Prior experience positively correlated with learning expectancy. Finally, course structure positively moderated the relationship between student involvement and learning expectancy. It is concluded that EL is a promising pedagogy to improve student attitudes and quality of learning in software engineering education.

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