International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science (IJMECS)
IJMECS Vol. 5, No. 7, 8 Jul. 2013
Cover page and Table of Contents: PDF (size: 203KB)
Improving Teaching Methodology in System Analysis and Design using Problem Based Learning for ABET
Full Text (PDF, 203KB), PP.60-68
Views: 0 Downloads: 0
Author(s)
Sara Fatima
1,*
Salha Abdullah
1
Index Terms
System Analysis and Design, Problem based learning, ABET, ACM, KSO, CLO, PEO.
Abstract
System Analysis and Design is an active field that demonstrates continuously new techniques and approaches to develop systems more effectively and efficiently. Teaching System Analysis and Design courses are thus quite challenging for many reasons, such as rapid changes in the environment, changes in the nature of technology, demands and needs of the industry and new market trends. These factors will have a direct effect on the students learning and their effectiveness in the place of work. This paper examines this trend and considers Problem Based Learning as the best methodology to respond to them. It will improve the students understanding of the concepts, ideas and thus enhance their learning experience. This paper also examines the level of achievements in the course learning outcomes as outlined by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Cite This Paper
Sara Fatima, Salha Abdullah, "Improving Teaching Methodology in System Analysis and Design using Problem Based Learning for ABET", International Journal of Modern Education and Computer Science (IJMECS), vol.5, no.7, pp.60-68, 2013. DOI:10.5815/ijmecs.2013.07.07
Reference
[1]Barrows, H.S. and Tamblyn, R.M, Problem-based learning: An approach to medical education. New York: Springer Publishing Company, Inc, 1980.
[2]Delisle, R, "How to Use Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom: Why use Problem Based Learning in Classroom?" Association of supervision and curriculum development (ASCD). Pp. 13, 1997.
[3]Moust, J. H. C, Berkel, H. J. M. V and Schmidt, H. G, “Signs of erosion: Reflections on three decades of problem-based learning at Maastricht University,” Higher Education, vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 665–683, 2005.
[4]Richardson, Ita, "Problem Based Learning in the Software Engineering Classroom", 22nd Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training, 2009.
[5]UCI, “Problem-Based Learning Faculty Institute”. http://www.pbl.uci.edu/whatispbl.html, retrieved on February 12, 2012.
[6]Lori A. Cascone, "Teaching Strategies", Retrieved on 5th March 2012 from http://station05.qc.ca/css/cybersite/reach-out/strategies/teaching.htm, 2012
[7]Bruffee, K. A, Collaborative learning: Higher education, interdependence and the authority of knowledge. Baltimore, The Johns Hopkins University Press, 1993.
[8]Gilbert, S. W, "Why distance education?" A special bulletin. American Association for Higher Education, 48, 1995.
[9]Moore, Joi L, Dickson-Deane. C and Galyenb .K , " e-Learning, online learning, and distance learning environments: Are they the same?" Internet and Higher Education 14, 2011.
[10]Brent. R, Felder, Richard. M, "Active Learning: An Introduction”. ASQ Higher Education Brief, 2009.
[11]Lai, Emily. R, " Critical Thinking: A Literature Review", Pearson’s Research Reports, 2011.
[12]Bhat. Vasant. D, Experiential Learning: A Handout for Teacher Educators, Regional Institute Of Education,Mysore. http://wikieducator.org/images/b/b5/EXPERIENTIAL_LEARNING.pdf Retrieved on 15th March 2012.
[13]Klassen. Kenneth J, Willoughby. Keith, "In-Class Simulation Games: Assessing Student Learning". Journal of Information Technology Education. Volume 2, 2003.
[14]Mihalcea. R, Strapparava. C, "Learning to laugh (automatically): Computational models for humor recofnition.” Computational Intelligence, Volume 22, Number 2, 2006.
[15]Alberta Learning, Focus on Inquiry: A teacher's guide to implement Inquiry-based learning, 2004.
[16]Woodill. G, The Mobile Learning Edge: Tools and Technologies for Developing Your Teams, McGraw-Hill, 2010.
[17]Connell. Robert. M,. " Adapting Team-Based Learning to Early Engineering Courses”. Proceedings of the 2011 Midwest Section Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, 2011.
[18]Kennedy. R, "In-Class Debates: Fertile Ground for Active Learning and the Cultivation of Critical Thinking and Oral Communication Skills". International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Volume 19. 2007.
[19]Utecht. R. Jeffery, Problem-Based Learning in the Student Centered Classroom, 2003.
[20]Torp, L., & Sage, S, Problems as Possibilities: Problem-Based Learning for k-16 Education (2 ed.). Alexandria, WA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development., 2002.
[21]ABET, "ABET Vision and Mission", Retrieved February 27, 2012 from http://www.abet.org/vision-mission/.
[22]Felder, R.M., and R. Brent, “Designing and Teaching Courses to Satisfy the ABET Engineering Criteria,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 92, No. 1, pp. 7-25, 2003.
[23]Adam, S., "Using Learning Outcomes: A consideration of the nature, role, application and implications for European education of employing ‘learning outcomes’ at the local, national and international levels". United Kingdom Bologna Seminar 1–2 July 2004, Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh Conference Centre) Edinburgh. Scotland, 2004.
[24]Hmelo-Silver and Barrows, S. "Goals and Strategies of a Problem-based Learning Facilitator", Interdisciplinary Journal of Problem-based Learning, Volume1, Issue 1, Article 1, 2006.
[25]INTEL, Coorporation, Intel® Teach Program, Designing Effective Projects: Characteristics of Projects Benefits of Project-Based Learning, 2007.
[26]Barrows, H. S, Problem-based learning in medicine and beyond, In L. Wilkerson & W. H. 1996.
[27]ABET, (2011). Program Criteria for Information Systems and Similarly Named Computing Programs, Retrieved February 27, 2012 from http://www.abet.org/DisplayTemplates/DocsHandbook.aspx?id=3138.
[28]Sara Fatima, PBL (2) Survey form for Problem Based Learning methodology, Retrieved December 23, 2012 from https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/gform?key=0Ag3IrIcWmy6QdHkySGtiNHh5SmlPVXZOeEZLNWctLUE&gridId=0#chart.
[29]ACM and AIS, IS2010 Curriculum Guideline for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Information Systems. 2012.
[30]Mohammed Abdullah Nassef, “King Abdulaziz University”. 2011. Retrieved 1 June 2013 from http://nasseef.info/king_abdulaziz_university.