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Multi-Role Project (MRP): A New Project-Based Learning Method for STEM.

Authors :
Warin, Bruno
Talbi, Omar
Kolski, Christophe
Hoogstoel, Frederic
Source :
IEEE Transactions on Education; May2016, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p137-146, 10p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

This paper presents the “Multi-Role Project” method (MRP), a broadly applicable project-based learning method, and describes its implementation and evaluation in the context of a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) course. The MRP method is designed around a meta-principle that considers the project learning activity as a role-playing game based on two projects: a learning project and an engineering project. The meta-principle is complemented by five principles that provide a framework to guide the working practices of student teams: distribution of responsibilities; regular interactions and solicitations within the team; anticipation and continuous improvement; positive interdependence and alternating individual/collective work; and open communication and content management. This paper presents the implementation of MRP in a course teaching software engineering, UML language, and project management. The results show that MRP helped the course's students to acquire important professional knowledge and skills, experience near-real-world professional realities, and develop their abilities to work both in teams and autonomously. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00189359
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
IEEE Transactions on Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
115245677
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1109/TE.2015.2462809