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- Aldmour, Ismat, et al.
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Impact of cultural and language background on learning Computer Science concepts
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proc. 2nd International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering. - Los Alamitos, CA : IEEE Computer Society. - 9781479935918 ; , s. 37-40
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Computer science terminology is generally based on words that have a related original meaning in English and rooted in western tradition. Hence, students from other cultures and students that are not native English speakers, will not be helped by language and culture in understanding computer science concepts. In this work, the authors review the interrelationship between language, cultural background, and the learning of computer science. A comparative study is under preparation in which this relationship is to be examined. The study will compare the intuitive understanding of computer science concepts between Saudi student groups of different English language proficiency levels and of different maturity levels. A test has been designed in order to reveal differences in the perception of computer science concepts that can be attributed to such background differences. The study will serve as a starting point for further work on how computer science education can be enhanced for students that are non-native English speakers.
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- Cassel, Sofia, et al.
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Enhanced learning by promoting engineering competencies
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proc. 44th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. - Piscataway, NJ : IEEE Press. - 9781479939213 ; , s. 2044-2049
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- An engineering graduate needs to master a number of important skills: problem solving, critical thinking, communication, collaboration, etc. In this paper we describe how a course in computer security, taught in the Computer and Information Engineering programme at Uppsala University, has been developed over a period of three years. The aim is to better develop the engineering competencies of students, improving their understanding of course contents, training their ability to reflect on it, and to apply their knowledge when facing realistic problems.The course is designed to activate students, based on practical labs and theoretical tasks which are solved in groups. The student reports are assessed at seminars, where the solutions are presented orally, peer-reviewed and discussed. The seminars encourage and reward activities at the higher levels of taxonomies such as Bloom's.The results of the development, based on a CEQ-based course evaluation, indicate that students take a deeper approach to learning. They develop their problem-solving skills to a high degree, appreciate the practical solving of open-ended problems, and take responsibility for collaborative learning. Their overall satisfaction with the course is quite high, despite indications that they find the workload high.
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- Nylén, Aletta, et al.
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Novice students' perception of learning in small groups
- 2013
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Ingår i: Enhancement and Innovation in Higher Education conference. ; , s. 123-131
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Previous teaching experiences have led us to believe that group norm is a powerful instrument to encourage individual motivation, good study habits and goals. Students with weaker performance can benefit from collaborating with more motivated students. Students that have a shallow understanding of the subject can benefit from discussing with students who have a deeper understanding. In this study, we investigate how students perceive learning in teams, if they experience that working in a group helps them learn more efficiently. Our results form a basis for further improvements of group based learning as a teaching method and gives directions for further studies.
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- Nylén, Aletta, et al.
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Using Competencies to Structure Scientific Writing Education
- 2013
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Ingår i: HDI 2012 – Informatik für eine nachhaltige Zukunft. - Potsdam : Universitätsverlag Potsdam. - 9783869562209 ; , s. 33-44
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Scientific writing is an important skill for computer science and computer engineering professionals. In this paper we present a writing concept across the curriculum program directed towards scientific writing. The program is built around a hierarchy of learning outcomes. The hierarchy is constructed through analyzing the learning outcomes in relation to competencies that are needed to fulfill them.
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- Sheard, Judy, et al.
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MOOCs and their impact on academics
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proc. 14th International Conference on Computing Education Research. - New York : ACM Press. - 9781450330657 ; , s. 137-145
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