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Direct linkMuller, Orna; Haberman, Bruria – Computer Science Education, 2008
Abstraction is a major concept in computer science and serves as a powerful tool in software development. Pattern-oriented instruction (POI) is a pedagogical approach that incorporates patterns in an introductory computer science course in order to structure the learning of algorithmic problem solving. This paper examines abstraction processes in…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Problem Solving, Computer Software, Pattern Recognition
Sajaniemi, Jorma; Kuittinen, Marja – Computer Science Education, 2005
Roles of variables is a new concept that captures tacit expert knowledge in a form that can be taught in introductory programming courses. A role describes some stereotypic use of variables, and only ten roles are needed to cover 99% of all variables in novice-level programs. This paper presents the results of an experiment where roles were…
Descriptors: Programming, Teaching Methods, Scientific Concepts, Introductory Courses
