Using case-studies to teach special software topics in the systems engineering program

Abstract

This paper presents the results of classroom research project “The Tutorial and Case Studies using the hermeneutic method in teaching Special Topics in Software”, which aims to design, implement and evaluate teaching strategies for developing specific topic of “Evaluation of Process Models Development and Acquisition of Software”, and formative research possibilities for students of the course Special Topics in Software in Systems Engineering Program at the University of Medellin. We present a theoretical exploration of aspects taken into consideration and the development of the phases in the proposed methodology together with its analysis, an important input into the integration of teaching strategies and the analysis and findings, which contribute to strengthening the body of knowledge in this area, with the implementation of strategies and innovative teaching methods.