Complete thesis - Murdoch University

The outcome of this study is an understanding of the educational dimension for RequirementsEngineering, in terms of both policy – what are the specific aims and outcomes ofRequirements Engineering education, and practice – how are these aims currently achieved;what should be changed.While these outcomes are based on Requirements Engineering education and practice inAustralia, it will be feasible to draw broader, indicative conclusions as the basis for futureresearch.1.3 Summary structure of the thesisFigure 1.2 provides a schematic view of the material covered in this thesis, and illustrateshow each chapter supports the thesis argument.Figure 1.2: Thesis chapters in support of the main propositionAs noted above, the cross-disciplinary nature of this work warrants a detailed treatment ofthe background to the research. Consequently, Chapter two focusses on the discipline ofRequirements Engineering, its nature and the perspectives taken by its exponents. Theseinclude the Bodies of Knowledge and model curricula developed as indicators of the knowledgeand skills required to practice as competent professionals. This is compared to informationof the practitioner perspective, and the perception they have of competency gaps in formaleducation. Chapter three examines the theory of learning, the foundations on which it arebuilt and the learning models that apply these theories.Together, these chapters provide the context for the research, and address the two primary16