Project approach and Scrum principles as tools for flexible formation of IT specialists’ competencies
https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2024-39-6-27-37
Abstract
The demand for training IT specialists with both fundamental knowledge and professional competencies that meet the current requirements of employers sets conditions for the search for relevant training methods. The article discusses an experiment to introduce the project approach using one of the tools of agile project development methodology (Scrum) in the process of training IT specialists through cooperation of a university and an IT company. Within the framework of the project “Digital Department” students were retrained and received a new qualification “Information Systems Specialist”. The authors describe the advantages of the educational model used, which combines the mastering of theoretical knowledge with the solution of real practical cases in the format of team projects. The following aspects of the educational process organization are noted: the choice of the optimal type of training, the balance between the acquisition of new knowledge and the development of practical skills, the definition of the roles of teachers and students, as well as the creation of an engaging educational environment.
The article describes the structure and course of students’ work on projects using the Scrum methodology. The analysis of the experiment results and evaluation of its effectiveness in the formation of demanded competencies of graduates are given. It is noted that students’ involvement in project activities provides a high degree of motivation and success: the main dropout of the experiment participants occurred at the theoretical stage of preparation for the project, and students who reached the stage of project activities successfully implemented their projects. Thus, the introduction of the project approach and Scrum methodology in the educational process contributes to the improvement of the quality of education and training of qualified specialists ready for the challenges of the modern labor market.
The results of the experiment described in the article can serve as a basis for further research and development of recommendations for optimization of educational programs.
About the Authors
Yu. V. LuninaRussian Federation
Yulia V. Lunina, Development Director
Kazan
G. S. Smirnova
Russian Federation
Gulnara S. Smirnova, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering), Docent, Associate Professor at the Department of Dynamics of Processes and Control, Institute for Computer Technologies and Information Protection
Kazan
R. A. Sabitov
Russian Federation
Rustem A. Sabitov, Candidate of Sciences (Engineering),
Senior Research Fellow, Associate Professor at the Department of Dynamics of Processes and Control, Institute for Computer Technologies and Information Protection
Kazan
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Lunina Yu.V., Smirnova G.S., Sabitov R.A. Project approach and Scrum principles as tools for flexible formation of IT specialists’ competencies. Informatics and education. 2024;39(6):27-37. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.32517/0234-0453-2024-39-6-27-37