Abstract
A framework on which a concept-oriented introductory computer science course can be based is presented and our experience in offering such a course to a special group of high school students is described. It is suggested that introductory college-level courses should be based on this or a similar framework and our reasons for this suggestion are given.
- 1 Nanny. T.R., "Computer Science: An Essential Course for the Liberal Arts", SIGCSE Bulletin 8, 3 (Sept. 1976), 102-105. Google Scholar
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A concept-oriented approach to introductory computer science
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