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SIGCSE '05: Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education

Pages 451 - 452

https://doi.org/10.1145/1047344.1047359

Published: 23 February 2005 Publication History

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The participants will use a debate format with a provocative thesis to explore the pedagogical approach known as "objects early" or "objects first." By arguing in the affirmative, Elliot Koffman and Stuart Reges will point out concerns that have been raised about the approach. By arguing in the negative, Kim Bruce and Michael Kölling will describe schools that are succeeding with the approach and ways to address significant concerns. Owen Astrachan as moderator will ensure that the debate remains civil and will provide some humorous and possibly even insightful commentary on the evidence presented by both sides.

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SIGCSE '05: Proceedings of the 36th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education

February 2005

610 pages

ISBN:1581139977

DOI:10.1145/1047344

Conference Chairs:
Wanda Dann
Ithaca College
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Tom Naps
University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh
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Program Chairs:
Paul Tymann
Rochester Institute of Technology
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Doug Baldwin
SUNY Geneseo

ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 37, Issue 1
2005
562 pages
ISSN:0097-8418
DOI:10.1145/1047124
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