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Soft systems approach to project‐based education and its practice in a Japanese university
Author(s) -
Chujo Hisako,
Kijima Kyoichi
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
systems research and behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 1092-7026
DOI - 10.1002/sres.709
Subject(s) - computer science , engineering management , university education , soft systems methodology , management science , mathematics education , knowledge management , higher education , information system , engineering , psychology , political science , management information systems , electrical engineering , law
A practical methodology is necessary to provide a more effective approach to project‐based education at the university level. In this paper, we first design and systematize a prototype of such an approach that will allow the instructor to internalize SSM. We then discuss the results of an application of this approach to real educational schemes at a university. We found that with this approach an instructor can intervene more suitably in the classroom as well as enhance student satisfaction. Finally, we propose an improved approach to project‐based university education based on the examinations of the practical application. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.