SimSE: Expanding a Proof-of-Concept Software Engineering Simulation Environment into a Comprehensive Classroom Approach for Educating Students in the Software Development Process

这个项目建立在原型模拟环境SimSE和几个相关的模拟模型之上，这些模型一起为学生提供各种不同软件过程的图形和交互体验。也就是说，学生可以在一个引人入胜但又安全的环境中虚拟地玩耍、练习和学习这些过程，该环境鼓励探索替代方案，提供关于选择的可视化反馈，并培养独立学习。SimSE为学习和教授关键而困难的学科软件过程提供了一种新的方法，解决了当前软件工程本科教育的一个重大缺陷。作为第二阶段的项目，该项目的关键价值在于将SimSE从一种概念验证技术转变为一种全面发展、得到大力支持和最终有益的课堂方法，用于向学生传授软件过程的原理和现实。项目组成部分包括：-扩大SimSE的技术功能。-开发一套全面的仿真模型。-创建课程模块。-在多个机构进行综合评估-发展教师专业知识。--持续传播。SimSE有助于学生对软件过程有更广泛和深入的了解，帮助教师增强他们的教学方法组合，并有助于整个软件行业提供多样化和具有国际竞争力的劳动力。作为第二阶段的项目，重点恰恰是通过降低采用障碍、提供广泛的课程材料和发展教师专业知识来实现平稳的影响路径。

This project builds on the prototype simulation environment, SimSE, and several associated simulation models that, together, provide students with a graphical and interactive experience of a variety of different software processes. That is, students can play, practice, and learn these processes virtually, in an engaging yet safe environment that encourages exploration of alternatives, provides visual feedback on choices, and fosters independent learning.SimSE contributes a new way of learning and teaching a critical and difficult subject, the software process, addressing a significant shortcoming in current undergraduate education in software engineering. As a Phase II project, the critical value of the project lies in transforming SimSE from a proof-of-concept technology to a fully-developed, strongly-supported, and conclusively beneficial classroom approach for teaching students the principles and realities of the software process.Project components include:- Broadening SimSE's technical features. - Developing a comprehensive set of simulation models. - Creating course modules.- Conducting comprehensive evaluation across multiple institutions- Developing faculty expertise. - Continuing dissemination. SimSE benefits students in gaining a broad and deep understanding of the software process, instructors in enhancing their portfolio of teaching methods, and the software industry at large in providing a diverse and internationally competitive workforce. As a Phase II project, the focus is precisely on enabling a smooth path of impact by lowering adoption hurdles, providing extensive course materials, and developing faculty expertise.