Active Learning of Parallel Programming in Engineering Through Recurring Problems

The teaching of parallel programming in undergraduate engineering programs poses challenges related to high cognitive load and limited student engagement. This study presents a pedagogical strategy aimed at facilitating meaningful learning through a reduction in problem domain complexity and active...

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Vydané v:Computer applications in engineering education Ročník 33; číslo 6
Hlavní autori: Orts, Francisco, Casado, Leocadio G.
Médium: Journal Article
Jazyk:English
Vydavateľské údaje: Hoboken Wiley Subscription Services, Inc 01.11.2025
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Active learning
Engineering
Engineering education
Instructional scaffolding
Learning
Multiprocessing
Parallel programming
ISSN:1061-3773, 1099-0542
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Shrnutí:The teaching of parallel programming in undergraduate engineering programs poses challenges related to high cognitive load and limited student engagement. This study presents a pedagogical strategy aimed at facilitating meaningful learning through a reduction in problem domain complexity and active learning techniques. The proposed approach was implemented in a core course on multiprocessor programming in an undergraduate Computer Engineering degree. Three well‐known problem patterns were selected to guide students through different parallel implementations (OpenMP, PThreads, and MPI). This problem reduction strategy enabled scaffolded learning experiences while minimizing the cognitive barriers typically associated with high‐performance computing education. The approach was designed to promote student motivation and autonomy through guided discovery, hands‐on sessions, and peer interaction. Results from student feedback and course outcomes suggest that this methodology improved comprehension, confidence, and engagement. The article discusses the implications of using reduced problem domains and active learning for teaching parallelism in engineering education, and proposes a replicable framework for similar contexts.
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ISSN:1061-3773
1099-0542
DOI:10.1002/cae.70103