Evaluation of a UML-based versus an IEC 61131-3-based software engineering approach for teaching PLC programming

Keyphrases

• Language-based 100%
• IEC 61131-3 100%
• Unified Modeling Language 100%
• Software Development Methodology 100%
• PLC Programming 100%
• Function Block Diagram 40%
• Mechatronics 20%
• Cognitive Ability 20%
• Modeling Approach 20%
• Automatic Control 20%
• Programmable Logic Controller 20%
• Class Diagram 20%
• Procedural 20%
• State Diagram 20%
• Vocational School 20%
• Production Engineering 20%
• Modeling Performance 20%
• Program Performance 20%
• Apprentices 20%
• Beginner 20%
• Diagram Groups 20%
• School Grades 20%
• Block Diagram Programming 20%
• Programming Experience 20%
• Evaluation Application 20%
• Language Class 20%
• Teaching Evaluation 20%
• Mathematic Programming 20%
• Language Groups 20%
• Abstract Thinking 20%
• Programming Task 20%
• Performance Ability 20%
• Problem-solving Skills 20%
• Cognitive Demand 20%

Computer Science

• Software Engineering 100%
• Unified Modeling Language 100%
• Function Block Diagram 40%
• And-States 20%
• Performance Model 20%
• Task Programming 20%
• Programmable Logic Controller 20%
• class diagram 20%
• Vocational School 20%
• Language Class 20%
• Programming Experience 20%
• Field Experiment 20%

Psychology

• Cognitive Function 100%
• Problem-Solving Skill 100%
• Abstract Thinking 100%