Higher Education Computer Science

A Manual of Practical Approaches

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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Beskrivning

Further, the work provides several examples of putting theory into practice when teaching computer science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Written by experienced practitioners, each chapter tackles a particular teaching activity or topic within computing, presented in such a way that other practitioners can use.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-05-30
Mått:155 x 235 x 27 mm
Vikt:616 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:300
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783031293856

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Dr. Jenny Carter is a Subject Area Leader in Computing & Information Systems, in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Huddersfield, UK.Dr. Michael O'Grady is a Subject Area Leader in Digital Media at the same institution.Dr. Clive Rosen is Director of Passerelle Systems, an educational consultancy in Higher Education based in Newcastle Under Lyme, UK.

Innehållsförteckning

Part 1: Approaches to Learning.- Changing minds: Multitasking in lectures.- Active learning in large lectures.- The flipped classroom.- Applying cognitive theory to the teaching of programming: Metaphors, robots and problem-based learning.- Distance learning: Lessons learned from a UK masters programme.- Academic integrity for computer science instructors.- Contextualisation in data science.- Part 2: Teaching examples and practice.- Using graphics to inspire failing students.- Best practices for teaching information systems modelling.- Promoting design thinking through knowledge maps: A case study in computer games design and development education.- Teaching fuzzy logic utilising innovative approaches.- Semi-automating the marking of a Java programming portfolio assessment: A case study from a UK undergraduate programme.- Part 3: Employability and group work.- The enterprise showcase experience.- Task versus process: A taxonomy for group projects.- Realising the threshold of employability in higher education.- Exploring the landscape of HE industrial placements within engineering and technology subjects. Observations of recruitment, graduate attributes and student experience.- Baseline skills – Scaffolding soft skills development within the curriculum.- Professionalism and online presence.- Postscript.