Example-Based learning in Software Engineering Education: a systematic mapping study

Tiago Piperno Bonetti

doi:10.1080/08993408.2025.2543095

2025-08-12

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Tiago Piperno Bonetti *

Williamson Silva

Thelma Elita Colanzi *

DOI：10.1080/08993408.2025.2543095

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Teaching Software Engineering (SE) involves helping students understand key concepts and problems while designing software. Traditional methods often render students passive, reducing engagement and learning. Active learning strategies, such as Example-Based Learning, have shown promise in improving Software Engineering Education. This study aims to investigate and classify the existing empirical evidence about using Example-Based Learning in Software Engineering Education. We carried out a systematic mapping to collect existing studies and evidence that describe how instructors have been employing Example-Based Learning to teach SE concepts. From 30 studies, we mapped benefits, challenges, SE contents, example types, and artifacts related to Example-Based Learning . We also proposed guidelines to support its adoption in educational practice. Example-Based Learning supports learning by fostering interaction, concept interpretation and application, motivation, and confidence. However, its adoption poses challenges, including increased instructor effort, limited support, and time-consuming diagram creation

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Software engineering education

active learning strategies

example-based learning

worked examples

erroneous worked examples