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Structured Programming on the 380-Z.
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Horton, Graeme – Computer Education, 1983
With the production of SBAS, a combination of language and machine allowing for a disciplined and error-free approach to teaching programming is available. Instructional strategies for use with SBAS and basic concepts (decisions, repetitions/iterations, actions/processes) are discussed. Sample flow charts and program listings are provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Foreign Countries, Microcomputers
The Introductory Computer Course in the Accounting Curriculum: Objectives and Performance.
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Steedle, Lamont F.; Sinclair, Kenneth P. – Computer Education, 1984
This study identified computer objectives based on recommendations of the authoritative accounting bodies, determined whether the typical introductory computer course has these same objectives, and examined the influence of the academic department responsible for teaching the course. Relationships between department and course objectives,…
Descriptors: Accounting, Computer Science, Computer Science Education, Course Objectives
Computer Science in Schools.
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Piddock, Peter – Educational Review, 1987
Discussess the state of the art in computer science education for elementary and secondary students. Includes (1) teacher preparation, (2) hardware, and (3) software. (CH)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries
Problem Solving Using the Micro.
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Dougall, Don; And Others – Computer Education, 1983
Describes a preliminary investigation in which students were taught BASIC programing using deliberately bugged programs, with program descriptions and photographs of screen as it should look if programs were running correctly. Includes educational issues involved, constraints of the investigation, sample programs, subjective/statistical analyses,…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Foreign Countries
COMAL 80--Adding Structure to BASIC.
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Bramer, M. A. – Computers and Education, 1982
The programing language described was designed to remedy the weaknesses of BASIC by adding structured constructs and other desirable improvements, while retaining the major features and overall spirit of BASIC. COMAL 80 (COMmon ALgorithmic language), developed in Denmark, is proposed as an introductory programing language for schools. (Five…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Educational Strategies
Mathematical Formalism as a Means of Occupational Closure in Computing--Why "Hard" Computing Tends to Exclude Women.
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Mahony, Karen; Van Toen, Brett – Gender and Education, 1990
Discusses the increasing exclusion of women from the higher levels of computing. Recommends changes in the content and focus of computer science curricula that might encourage greater participation by women. Describes how this would benefit the computer industry. (DM)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computers, Employed Women, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
The Teaching of Computing in an Undergraduate Physics Course.
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Humberston, J. W.; McKenzie, J. – Physics Education, 1984
Describes an approach to teaching interactive computing for physics students beginning with the use of BASIC and video terminals during the first year of study (includes writing solution programs for practical problems). Second year students learn FORTRAN and apply it to interpolation, numerical integration, and differential equations. (JM)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Science Education, Foreign Countries, Higher Education