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beliefs about student learning that shape her decisions related to teaching CS1…

Laurie’s. TOP FIVE. 5. beliefs about student learning that shape her decisions related to teaching CS1…. computer scientists are geeks programming is hard (and boring) I won’t like this. relevance of CS programming is fun and creative.

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beliefs about student learning that shape her decisions related to teaching CS1…

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  1. Laurie’s TOP FIVE 5 beliefs about student learning that shape her decisions related to teaching CS1…

  2. computer scientists are geeks programming is hard (and boring) I won’t like this relevance of CS programming is fun and creative 5. Students’ come to CS1 with many negative preconceptions about computer science and programming Impacts – syllabus, first day, class sessions, assignments, …

  3. 4. Students’ beliefs about their own abilities can be huge obstacles to their success and can also impact the success of their peers Impacts my attempts to foster a hospitable classroom environment, teaching methods, … Constantly fighting a culture of innate ability.

  4. 3. Students learn best by doing • Impacts methods and assignments: • introduction/examples (lecture) • group exercises (usually on paper) • process walk-through (hands-on during class) • pair exercises (hands-on during class) • lab assignments (usually individual) • opportunities to learn on their own • reflection/questions group work

  5. 2. Writing interesting or “cool” programs motivates students Assignments fun GUI stuff funda- mentals

  6. 1. I’m not always an accurate judge of what and how well students are learning How could they not know this? Impacts number and type of assignments I give, amount of grading/feedback, assess, assess, assess … CATs

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