Title :
Technologies and Strategies for Integrating Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Education with Programming
Author :
Debuse, Justin C W ; Stiller, Tony
Author_Institution :
Univ. of the Sunshine Coast, Sunshine Coast
Abstract :
A range of technologies and teaching strategies may be used to improve the quality of teaching object- oriented (OO) concepts where there is a close relationship between OO analysis and design (OOAD) combined with OO programming (OOP). This study investigates the application of a number of these technologies and teaching strategies across university courses in OOAD and OOP, using an empirical approach based upon attitudinal and student performance data. The systems used include: development environments that provide two-way linkage between UML diagrams and OO program code; interactive whiteboards to allow educational demonstrations that more closely represent actual practice; and an online delivery tool for course content, messages and discussions. Close integration between the processes of OOAD and OOP courses is also investigated. The approaches significantly improved student grades, perceived levels of understanding and productivity. The integration of course concepts and assignments, and the electronic discussion boards, are key benefit drivers.
Keywords :
computer science education; object-oriented programming; object-oriented analysis education; object-oriented design education; university courses; Application software; Australia; Computer aided software engineering; Couplings; Education; Educational programs; Educational technology; Object oriented programming; Programming profession; Unified modeling language;
Conference_Titel :
Software Engineering, 2008. ASWEC 2008. 19th Australian Conference on
Conference_Location :
Perth, WA
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-3100-7
DOI :
10.1109/ASWEC.2008.4483197