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Chakraborty, Shalini ; Troya, Javier ; Burgueño, Lola ; Liebel, Grischa:
Exploring actions, interactions and challenges in software modelling tasks : an empirical investigation with students.
In: Empirical Software Engineering.
Vol. 31
(2026)
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- 97.
ISSN 1573-7616
DOI der Verlagsversion: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10664-026-10815-5
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Abstract
Background Software modelling is a creative yet challenging task. Modellers often find themselves lost in the process, from understanding the modelling problem to solving it with proper modelling strategies and modelling tools. Students learning modelling often get overwhelmed with the notations and tools. To teach students systematic modelling, we must investigate students’ practical modelling knowledge and the challenges they face while modelling. Aim We aim to explore students’ modelling knowledge and modelling actions. Further, we want to investigate students’ challenges while solving a modelling task on specific modelling tools. Method We conducted an empirical study by observing 16 pairs of students from two universities and countries solving modelling tasks for one hour. Results We find distinct patterns of modelling of class and sequence diagrams based on individual modelling styles, the tools’ interface and modelling knowledge. We observed how modelling tools influence students’ modelling styles and how they can be used to foster students’ confidence and creativity. Based on these observations, we developed a set of guidelines aimed at enhancing modelling education and helping students acquire practical modelling skills. Conclusions The guidance for modelling in education needs to be structured and systematic. Our findings reveal that different modelling styles exist, which should be properly studied. It is essential to nurture the creative aspect of a modeller, particularly while they are still students. Therefore, selecting the right tool is important, and students should understand how a tool can influence their modelling style.
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| Item Type: | Article in a journal |
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| DDC Subjects: | 000 Computer Science, information, general works > 004 Computer science |
| Institutions of the University: | Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science > Department of Computer Science > Chair Applied Computer Science I Faculties Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science Faculties > Faculty of Mathematics, Physics und Computer Science > Department of Computer Science |
| Language: | English |
| Originates at UBT: | Yes |
| URN: | urn:nbn:de:bvb:703-epub-9490-0 |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Jul 2026 07:30 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2026 07:31 |
| URI: | https://epub.uni-bayreuth.de/id/eprint/9490 |
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