An Empirical Evaluation of Puzzle-Based Learning as an Interest Approach for Teaching Introductory Computer Science

被引:25
作者
Merrick, Kathryn E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ New S Wales, Australian Def Force Acad, Sch Engn & Informat Technol, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
关键词
Computer science education; empirical evaluation; interest approaches; puzzle-based learning; problem solving;
D O I
10.1109/TE.2009.2039217
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
This correspondence describes an adaptation of puzzle-based learning to teaching an introductory computer programming course. Students from two offerings of the course-with and without the puzzle-based learning-were surveyed over a two-year period. Empirical results show that the synthesis of puzzle-based learning concepts with existing course content improves students' learning experience by increasing their interest and participation in the course and developing their critical thinking skills.
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页码:677 / 680
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