Students’ Communication Self-efficacy and Its Impact on the Enhancement of Communication Skills in Software Engineering Project Courses
Students’ Communication Self-efficacy and Its Impact on the Enhancement of Communication Skills in Software Engineering Project Courses
Author(s): Chamikorn Hiranrat, Atichart Harncharnchai, Chompunoot DuangjanSubject(s): Education and training, Sociology of Education
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: Communication; self-efficacy; project-based learning; software engineering; PBL
Summary/Abstract: Developing the communication skills of software engineering graduates to meet industry requirements is a challenge for educators. This study presents a project-based learning framework that promotes students’ communication skills in a software engineering project course. The questionnaire on self-efficacy for software development (CSESD) was designed for students’ self-assessment of their confidence in communication skills. Findings indicate that students’ CSESD increased significantly after the course ended. Educators can apply the designed framework to software development-related project courses. The CSESD questionnaire can be used to assess students' confidence in their communication skills and assist educators in preparing students’ readiness before graduation.
Journal: TEM Journal
- Issue Year: 12/2023
- Issue No: 3
- Page Range: 1687-1696
- Page Count: 10
- Language: English