The Reinforcement Pedagogical Pattern for Industrial Training

Abstract

Industrial training imposes some unique restrictions on pedagogical methods, both in terms of ascertaining retention, fostering class participation, and reinforcement. The reinforcement pedagogical pattern has now been used successfully in training courses and workshops at Siemens AG with positive results. This brief paper describing the reinforcement pattern explains the rationale for the pattern and its use. Finally our experience of using the pattern in teaching foundation and advanced requirements engineering courses are described.