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Rosen, Edward; McKim, James C., Jr. – Journal of Computer Science Education, 1992
Presents the underlying ideas of the Software Cost Reduction (SCR) approach to requirements specifications. Results of applying this approach to the teaching of programing to high school students indicate that students perform better in writing programs. An appendix provides two examples of how the method is applied to problem solving. (MDH)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Science Education, Computer Software Development, Computer Uses in Education
Denenberg, Stewart A. – Journal of Computer Science Education, 1993
Proposes using computer programing teaching problem solving. Describes the problem-solving technique of Top-Down Design, discusses its application to LOGO, and provides examples of programs using LOGO. (MDH)
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education
McGrath, Diane – Journal of Computer Science Education, 1992
Describes a methods course to prepare teachers of computer science for the secondary schools. Aspects of the course include goals and objectives, programing projects, assignments related to teaching methods, group projects, planned teaching experiences, and lesson planning assignments. Provides a list of 38 assigned readings. (MDH)
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning, Course Content
