Foundations Module 5

Software Development Program (SDP):

Signature Program Design
Martin Radley

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Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP) Signature Programs can have Any Number of Courses

SDP 1

SDP 2

SDP 3

SDP 4

SDP

SDP 12

iCarnegies Signature Software Development Program

12 Courses Course Logistics:

Duration: 15 weeks 9 hours/week: 3 hours/week in classroom 6 hours/week for reading, homework, etc.

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

SDP 1

SDP 2

SDP 3

SDP 4

SDP

SDP 12 Signature Programs must have Learning Outcomes

1. Outcomes

Signature Program Outcomes

What the students can do by the time they graduate

Client Engagement Independent Thinking Teamwork Research and Presentation Skills Problem Solving Lifelong Learners Business Processes, Systems, Tools & Technology Professional Behavior

Vocational

Can be Accredited

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

SDP 1

SDP 2
Program Outcomes are Decomposed into Skill Threads

SDP 3

SDP 4

SDP

SDP 12 2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Software Development Program Threads

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

10.
11. 12.

Problem Solving Calculation Computing Models Theory Communication Research Reflection/Improvement Operational and Strategic Tradeoffs Professional Interpersonal and Team Work Ethics and Social Responsibility

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

SDP 1

SDP 2

SDP 3

SDP 4

Skill Threads are Allocated to Courses

SDP

SDP 12 2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

SDP 1
Outcomes

SDP 2
Outcomes

SDP 3
Outcomes

SDP 4
Outcomes

SDP
Outcomes

SDP 12
Outcomes

Skill Threads must also Map to Course Outcomes

2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

SDP 1
Outcomes

SDP 2
Outcomes

3. Pedagogy

SDP 3
Outcomes

SDP 4
Outcomes

SDP
Outcomes

SDP 12
Outcomes

Each Course must adhere to the Signature Pedagogy

2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Signature Pedagogy

Project Based

Each course is Organized into 3 7 projects Each course aligns with an overall back story where students work for a fictional company (iCarnegie Consulting) Realistic simulation of work environment Students role-play as employees of iCarnegie Consulting Instructors role-play as their manager, coach, customer, etc. Students assessed as they would be in a work environment Learn by making mistakes, reflecting and redoing Learn from collaboration with team mates No lectures

Story Centered

Immersive

Learn-by-Doing

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

4. Instructor SDP 1
Outcomes

SDP 2
Outcomes

3. Pedagogy

New and Different Instructor Responsibilitie s

SDP 3
Outcomes

SDP 4
Outcomes

SDP
Outcomes

SDP 12
Outcomes

2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Instructors Roles

Manager Role

Responsible for assessment of the students deliverables and behavior Verbal & Written Based on Rubrics and Standards Mentor and Guide Provides advice that students are free to ignore, but do so at their peril Tutoring and Explaining Customer, for example

Coach Role

Teacher Role

Other Roles, as necessary

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

4. Instructor SDP 1
5. Measurement
Outcomes

SDP 2
Outcomes

3. Pedagogy

SDP 3
Outcomes

SDP 4
Outcomes

How do we Know if our Pedagogy is Working?

SDP
Outcomes

SDP 12
Outcomes

2. Threads

1. Outcomes

Signature Program & Course Measurement

What We Want to Measure:

Students Instructors Courses Programs

Proposed Metrics:

Pre- and post-course student knowledge based on outcomes Pre- and post-program student knowledge based on outcomes Post-program student retention of knowledge Student career trajectories post-graduation Course and Program defects Student and Instructor feedback

Signature Program Structure

Software Development Program (SDP)

4. Instructor SDP 1
Outcomes

SDP 2
Outcomes

3. Pedagogy

5. Measurement SDP 3
Outcomes

SDP 4
Outcomes

6. Flexibility

SDP
Outcomes

SDP 12
Outcomes

Programs can Simulate any Technical & Business Environment

2. Threads

1. Outcomes

iCarnegies Signature SD Program Summary

12 Courses Traditional 15-week Semester Students Learn Skill Threads by Doing Real Work on Simulated Projects New and Different Student Responsibilities

Students Role Play as Employees Instructors Role Play as Manager and Coach

New and Different Instructor Responsibilities