Abstract

Experiential learning is a well-established pedagogy that emphasizes hands-on activities. The continued use of Agile project management processes in organizations underscores the need to teach them. This research explores the effectiveness of experiential learning in teaching Agile project management. Kolb’s Learning Cycle for experiential learning shares similarities with Agile project management's processes in that it also focuses on reflection and experimentation, making it particularly well-suited to teaching Agile. This research study analyzes the project artifacts and student reflections from an Agile student project conducted in an online graduate project management course to determine if these advantages are supported. The study took place over four semesters with 68 students. The research question is: What are the advantages of using experiential learning pedagogy to teach Agile project management? Qualitative analysis of project artifacts revealed four key themes integral to Agile success: Collaboration/teamwork, Communication, Growth in Knowledge/clarity of Agile processes, and Productivity.

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