Reforms in curriculum and instructional practices demand the wholehearted cooperation and support of the teachers. The steps taken by the authorities to enhance and improve the quality of higher education in the state have to be accepted by the teachers in their true spirit. The purpose of the present study is to analyze the perception of teachers…

The significance of computer science for economics and society is undisputed. In particular, computer science is acknowledged to play a key role in schools (e.g., by opening multiple career paths). The provision of effective computer science education in schools is dependent on teachers who are able to properly represent the discipline and whose…

Two studies are described which capitalize on the strengths of the instructional development process for research purposes. Typically, developed courses have carefully-designed learning environment specifications, replicable instructional treatments, and well-proven achievement measures. A battery of questionnaires and rating scales concerning…