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Techniques for computer science teachers

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This paper lists the skills needed to teach computer science effectively in a university environment. Practical guidance on what constitutes good instruction and creative teaching is given. Included are ideas on stating the prerequisite and objective of the course; organizing your course; making your own transparencies; tackling preliminary arrangements; using the chalkboard and overhead projector; delivering the presentation; testing; and knowing and helping your students.

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  1. Abshire, G. M. and B. D. Shriver, "More Effective Teaching," Report 77-2-1, Computer Science Department, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, Louisiana, August 19, 1977.Google ScholarGoogle Scholar
  2. Abshire, G. M. and K. L. White, "Techniques and Suggestions for Presenters," IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, September 1978, p. 97--100.Google ScholarGoogle ScholarCross RefCross Ref

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    cover image ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
    ACM SIGCSE Bulletin  Volume 10, Issue 4
    December 1978
    58 pages
    ISSN:0097-8418
    DOI:10.1145/988906
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    Association for Computing Machinery

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