Reflection and Guided Problem Based Learning in Software Engineering

Abstract

<p>The context of this study is a Software Engineering Project, taught in the 3^rd year of BEng(Software) at the University of Newcastle in 2011/2012. This is a two-semester course where the students work in teams of 4-5 members to develop a real-life software application – FlightPub, a website where customers can search for and book airline flights, as well as become members and collect loyalty points. To succeed in such a challenging project, students need to apply all the knowledge assimilated in their previous years, as well as to acquire other knowledge and practical skills necessary for successful completion of the project. Contact hours consisted of a two hour lecture, a two hour workshop and a 30minute mentor meeting for each of the teams separately, per week.</p>