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

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

Ferdinand Ndifor Che, Kenneth David Strang, Narasimha Rao Vajjhala
Copyright: © 2021 |Volume: 2 |Issue: 1 |Pages: 22
ISSN: 2644-1624|EISSN: 2644-1640|EISBN13: 9781799863748|DOI: 10.4018/IJITLHE.20210101.oa2
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Che, Ferdinand Ndifor, et al. "Using Experiential Learning to Improve Student Attitude and Learning Quality in Software Engineering Education." IJITLHE vol.2, no.1 2021: pp.1-22. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJITLHE.20210101.oa2

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Che, F. N., Strang, K. D., & Vajjhala, N. R. (2021). Using Experiential Learning to Improve Student Attitude and Learning Quality in Software Engineering Education. International Journal of Innovative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJITLHE), 2(1), 1-22. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJITLHE.20210101.oa2

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Che, Ferdinand Ndifor, Kenneth David Strang, and Narasimha Rao Vajjhala. "Using Experiential Learning to Improve Student Attitude and Learning Quality in Software Engineering Education," International Journal of Innovative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (IJITLHE) 2, no.1: 1-22. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJITLHE.20210101.oa2

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Abstract

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.