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A cognitive framework for knowledge in informatics: the case of object-orientation

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Knowledge is a function of both skills and understanding. The interaction between instrumental and relational understanding is necessary for construction of further knowledge. Constructivist theory is used to analyse the learning process in informatics. A framework for describing different types / levels of knowledge is used to describe students and professors statements about the concept of Object-orientation.The findings of this study may have implications for teaching Object-orientation, especially in introductory courses.

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        cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
        ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 31, Issue 3
        Sept. 1999
        212 pages
        ISSN:0097-8418
        DOI:10.1145/384267
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          ITiCSE '99: Proceedings of the 4th annual SIGCSE/SIGCUE ITiCSE conference on Innovation and technology in computer science education
          June 1999
          214 pages
          ISBN:1581130872
          DOI:10.1145/305786

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