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What Works in MDE Teaching? Insights from Students' Perspectives

Lamoth Borrero, Leydis; Ruiz, Jenny; Snoeck, Monique

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This data set complements the paper "What Works in MDE Teaching? Insights from Students’ Perspectives" published in CEUR proceedings:ER2025: Companion Proceedings of the 44th International Conference on Conceptual Modeling: Industrial Track, ER Forum, 8th SCME, Doctoral Consortium, Tutorials, Project Exhibitions, Posters and Demos, October 20-23, 2025, Poitiers, France.

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demographic and knowledge information Section 1: Personal Characteristics Questions Comments What is your age? >18, >25, >30, >35, >40 What is your gender? M, F, X, Prefer not to say Section 2: Modelling Skills No, Little, Moderate, Extensive knowledge I have previous knowledge on conceptual modelling from a previous course (Q1) I have previous knowledge on UML from a previous course (Q2) I have previous knowledge on any other modelling languages from a previous course (Q3) If you selected any other option than the first in the previous question please say which language do you use? (Q3.1) I have previous knowledge on MDE from a previous course (Q4) Section 3: Programming Skills No, Little, Moderate, Extensive knowledge I have previous knowledge on programming from a previous course (Q5) Years of programming experience (if applicable) (Q5.1) 0,]0..2],]2..5], ]6..10], ]10..[ Section 4: Technological Skills Not at all, Probably not, Rather not, Rather yes, Likely yes, Totally confident I could use a new software application well even if I had never used an application like it before (Q6) I could use a new software application well if I had just the built-in-help facility or manual for assistance (Q7) I could use a new software application well if I had first seen someone else using it before trying it myself (Q8) I could use a new software application well using only the internet for assistance (Q9) On average, I use computers (laptops, desktop, tablet) per day (Q10) < 1 hour, ]1..2], ]2..4], ]4..6], ]6..8], ]8..[ Section 1: Easy of use / usability Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree The teaching method is easy to use/follow EoU1 The method is well organized so it is easy to find the necessary information EoU2 Section 2: Learnability I would imagine most of the students would start learning with this teaching method quickly L1 This teaching method is clear and understandable L2 I need a lot of background knowledge to be able to learn with this teaching method L3 I would need teacher support to start learning with this teaching method L4 Section 3: Perceived Satisfaction / confidence / comfort Overall, I am satisfied with learning based on this teaching method PS1 I felt confident learning with this teaching method PS2 I felt comfortable learning with this teaching method PS3 This method motivated me to learn PS4 I would recommend this method to other students PS5 Section 4: Perceived difficulties / complexity I found this teaching method unnecessarily complex PD1 I thought there was too much inconsistency in this teaching method PD2 I found the teaching method very cumbersome PD3 Learning with this teaching method is a frustrating experience PD4 I have spent too much time correcting things in this teaching method PD5 Section 5: Perceived Effectiveness / productiveness /efficiency I can effectively learn with this teaching method PE1 I can improve my learning performance using this teaching method PE2 I can improve my learning productivity using this teaching method PE3 It is easier to learn with this teaching capsule PE4 Section 6: Overall usefulness perception (Fit for purpose) This teaching method meets my learning requirements OUP1 This teaching method has all the content I expect it to have OUP2 I would like to use this teaching method frequently OUP3 I would find this teaching method useful in my learning process OUP4 It would be easy for me to become more qualified using this teaching method OUP5 Section 1: System supporting information and feedback Strongly disagree, Disagree, Agree, Strongly agree The information (such as online help, on-screen messages, etc) is helpful SSI1 The information is effective in helping me complete the learning tasks SSI2 The organization of information on the screens is clear SSI3 The tool gives error messages that clearly tell me how to correct the problems SSI4 Whenever I make a mistake using the tool, I recover easily SSI5 Section 2: System Interface / Interaction The interface of the tool is pleasant SI1 I like using the interface of the tool SI2 The interaction with this tool is clear and understandable SI3 Section 3: Experience The experience was challenging and stimulating GE1 I was able to achieve the goals set in the tool GE2 I remained focused on the tool throughout GE3 Section 4: Usability It was easy to use/follow and well organized so it was easy to find the necessary information U1 Section 5: Learning Experience The learning goals of the tool were clear LE1 The tool provided opportunities to receive feedback LE2 I recognize the value as a tool for learning LE3