Investigation of Students’ Opinions about Project Based Learning Experience in Visual Programing Course

This study aims to investigation of students' opinions about project based learning approach implemented in Visual Programing Course. The study was conducted in Technology Faculty, Software Engineering Department of a university in Turkey in 2015-2016 fall semester. 11 students taking Visual Programing Course were chosen as sample group. In the scope of the course 5 students studied independently, 6 students studied in groups consisting of two students. Students produced projects for the subjects they choice in visual programing environment. During the study an individual participant working alone and 2 groups left the study. Qualitative research method was used in the study, and interviews were conducted with 6 students in total - four individual students and two students studying in a group. The data obtained from interviews were subjected to content analysis. The results of the study show that project based learning approach contributes the learning process of the students at a significant level. However, even if they are in limited numbers there are also negative views about the approach.