On the need for teaching problem-solving in a Computer Science Curriculum
WF Cashman, WJ Mein - Proceedings of the fifth SIGCSE technical …, 1975 - dl.acm.org
WF Cashman, WJ Mein
Proceedings of the fifth SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science …, 1975•dl.acm.orgOne issue which is not often stressed, or even addressed, in Computer Science Curriculums
is that of problem solving. Since problem solving is an essential activity in the construction of
programs as well as other computer science pursuits, the omission of any formal instruction
in this area is a serious matter. An instructional methodology is proposed for enhancing the
problem solving abilities of students enrolled in introductory computer science courses. In
particular, a paradigm is proposed to guide the student in his problem solving endeavors …
is that of problem solving. Since problem solving is an essential activity in the construction of
programs as well as other computer science pursuits, the omission of any formal instruction
in this area is a serious matter. An instructional methodology is proposed for enhancing the
problem solving abilities of students enrolled in introductory computer science courses. In
particular, a paradigm is proposed to guide the student in his problem solving endeavors …
One issue which is not often stressed, or even addressed, in Computer Science Curriculums is that of problem solving. Since problem solving is an essential activity in the construction of programs as well as other computer science pursuits, the omission of any formal instruction in this area is a serious matter. An instructional methodology is proposed for enhancing the problem solving abilities of students enrolled in introductory computer science courses. In particular, a paradigm is proposed to guide the student in his problem solving endeavors. Several examples of problems that were used for the purpose of increasing the students' problem-solving abilities are given.
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