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

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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.

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The author would like to acknowledge all colleagues at School of information technology, Mae Fah Luang University, Thailand who work together to create innovative learning environment with PBL philosophy and also like to thank the PBL mentor team in particular Asst. Prof. Dr. PunnarumolTemdee for her feedback and discussion in this study, Dr. SuraphongUttama to give me the opportunity to join the PBL team and Dr.Ravee Phoewhawm for his technical support.

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Wicha, S. PBL Framework with Industrial Participation the Empirical Study of Improving Software Design and Development Skills. Wireless Pers Commun 76, 615–626 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11277-014-1729-8

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