Team-projects in Learning Scrum Methodology for Engineering Students

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.32782/2307-9770.2023.11.03.05

Paper Language: UKR

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Abstract

The growing role of project management, caused by technological and organizational changes in production processes in modern conditions, imposes additional requirements on the system of training future engineers. The systematic formation of engineering students' skills of effective communication and cooperation, in particular in the conditions of multidisciplinary teams, and team project management skills using modern methods and digital tools is an essential component of educational programs for training future engineers. One of the most common current approaches to project management in the field of information technology and engineering is Scrum. The flexible Scrum methodology is based on the values and principles of Agile, which emphasize the importance of communication between project stakeholders, adaptability in solving tasks, team productivity, creativity, and readiness for change. The article highlights the theoretical foundations and organizational aspects of teaching students of engineering specialties 174 Automation, computer-integrated technologies, and robotics of the Scrum project management methodology in the course "Technology of project work". The possibility of using project-oriented learning in the educational process, which involves the implementation of semester-long team projects by students using Scrum roles, events, rules, and artefacts, is considered in detail. The article describes the practical experience of organizing student team projects in the "Technology of Project Work" course, outlines the specifics of forming the content of the course and its digital support, planning students' educational activities, and evaluating the results of teamwork. Particular attention is paid to the use of the specialized software service Jira Software in the work of student teams. It is shown that the implementation of Jira increases the efficiency of students' work and contributes to the formation of practical skills in managing project activities based on the principles of the flexible Scrum methodology.

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Scrum, agile, engineering education, team project, teaching methodology, Jira

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