Construction and Exploration of Experimental Teaching Content in Software Engineering from a Systems Theory Perspective

Abstract

Software engineering, as a branch of traditional computer science, distinguishes itself from other computer-related disciplines by its emphasis on practical application. Experimental teaching in software engineering, integral to professional education, serves as a crucial means to enhance students’ practical skills. The content of experimental teaching, serving as a vessel for such instruction, plays a pivotal role in the holistic development of students. Addressing the current fragmented state of experimental teaching in applied universities, this study introduces a holistic and systematic view based on systems theory. By integrating the fundamental principles and methods of systems theory with the distinctive characteristics of software engineering, this study focuses on analyzing the holistic technology of software implementation and the interrelationships among various technical elements of software systems within the field of software engineering. From a holistic-part-holistic analytical perspective, this research constructs an analytical model for experimental teaching content in software engineering under the lens of systems theory. The study elaborates on the construction method of this model and its specific implementation details from the perspectives of talent cultivation programs, engineering elements, and concentrated practical exercises. Practical evidence indicates that the implementation of this experimental teaching content effectively enhances students’ practical skills in software engineering, elevates students’ recognition of their field of study, boosts their confidence in job placement, and provides robust support for seamless transition from graduation to employment. Furthermore, this study sheds light on the construction of experimental teaching content in computer-related fields in engineering disciplines at other applied universities.