Improving Computer Science Education

Download or read book Improving Computer Science Education written by Djordje M. Kadijevich and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-02-11 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Improving Computer Science Education examines suitable theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing teaching and learning computer science. This highly useful book provides numerous examples of practical, "real world" applications of major computer science information topics, such as: • Spreadsheets • Databases • Programming Each chapter concludes with a section that summarzies recommendations for teacher professional development. Traditionally, computer science education has been skills-focused and disconnected from the reality students face after they leave the classroom. Improving Computer Science Education makes the subject matter useful and meaningful by connecting it explicitly to students' everyday lives.