OBE-Oriented Teaching Design for Architectural Design Module in Introduction to Software Engineering Course

Abstract

Architectural design is a key bridge from requirement analysis to software structure design in Introduction to Software Engineering course. Yet traditional instruction often leaves students knowing concepts but unable to divide modules, draw clear structure charts, or define interfaces properly. To address this problem, this paper proposes an AI-empowered OBE teaching design. Centered on expected learning outcomes, it defines knowledge, ability, and quality objectives, and aligns them with graduation requirements. Case projects are used to guide students through requirement understanding, function decomposition, module division, structure chart drawing, interface analysis, and design evaluation. Meanwhile, AI tools support case generation, requirement clarification, scheme comparison, feedback, and learning diagnosis, while students must record AI use, revision reasons, and personal judgments. The teaching process follows six stages: case introduction, knowledge construction, method demonstration, group practice, achievement evaluation, and continuous improvement. This design shifts teaching from concept transmission to competence development and from result-only grading to process-based assessment, helping improve students’ design ability, engineering awareness, teamwork, and responsible tool use.