The Cost of Problem-Based Learning: An Example in Information Systems Engineering

Vincent Ribaud (1) , Philippe Saliou (2)

1 Lab-STICC - Laboratoire des sciences et techniques de l'information, de la communication et de la connaissance
2 Lab-STICC_UBO_CACS_MOCS

High-quality education helps in finding a job - but student skills heterogeneity and student reluctance to move towards a professional attitude are important barriers to employability. We re-engineered some of the technical courses of a Masters in software development using a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach. Although initial results are encouraging, the cost of using PBL must be taken into account. Two aspects are particularly expensive: (i) set-up of the software development practicum, a mid-sized information system and its environment; (ii) screenwriting of problem-based learning scenarios, including procurement of input artefacts.

Mots clés: Problem-Based Learning; Information Management System IMS

Domaines: Génie logiciel [cs.SE]

Vincent Ribaud, Philippe Saliou. The Cost of Problem-Based Learning: An Example in Information Systems Engineering. 2013 IEEE 26th Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T), IEEE, May 2013, San Fransisco, United States. pp.259-263, ⟨10.1109/CSEET.2013.6595257⟩. ⟨hal-01078435⟩