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Impact of Experiential Learning when Teaching Agile Project Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The widespread adoption of Agile methodologies has prompted a re-evaluation of project management education, particularly the integration of experiential learning approaches. This study examines the effectiveness of experiential learning in teaching Agile project management by engaging graduate students in a structured Agile group project. The research question is: What impact does experiential learning have on the ability to learn Agile project management? Qualitative data were collected through project artifacts, including Daily Standup meetings, Sprint Reviews, and Sprint Retrospectives, across two academic semesters. Thematic analysis revealed significant impacts on soft skills such as Collaboration, Communication, Goal Setting, Growth in Agile Knowledge, and Adaptation. These findings contribute to the limited body of research on innovative project management education and offer guidance for educators seeking to prepare students for Agile environments through hands-on learning.

Source: Journal of the Association for Information Systems

Authors: Reed, April, Killingsworth, Brenda, DaSouza, Richelle Oakley

Institutions: East Carolina University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Language: English

Topic: Problem and Project Based Learning

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7029146267

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