PBL Framework with Industrial Participation the Empirical Study of Improving Software Design and Development Skills

摘要

This study investigates a Problem based learning framework (PBL) which focuses on how to improve the software design and development skills, in collaboration with the industrial firms. The empirical study was conducted with the first year students learning at the School of Information Technology, in Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand. The results of this study indicate that the PBL framework as a learning environment is to provide students with knowledge that matches with the industrial requirement. Through an industrial cooperation the PBL program encourages student development by being self-directed and fostering collaborative learning skills. Evidence of the positive results of this PBL framework has been provided.