DocumentCode :
2560224
Title :
Assessment of active learning with upper division computer science students
Author :
Timmerman, B. ; Lingard, Robert
Author_Institution :
Coll. of Eng. & Comput. Sci., California State Univ., Northridge, CA, USA
Volume :
3
fYear :
2003
fDate :
5-8 Nov. 2003
Abstract :
This paper describes the assessment and evaluation of experiments with active learning techniques performed in upper division computer science classes at California State University, Northridge (CSUN). In spite of the traditional views of computer science as an individualistic subject matter that attracts introverted, nonsocial students, the authors used active learning techniques in their classrooms for several semesters with encouraging results. In addition to an improved attitude and stated increased satisfaction, students´ test results seemed to show increased comprehension and improved critical reasoning abilities. However, the authors felt the need to further evaluate their experiments for a more objective assessment. As an initial step, the authors conducted a survey of CSUN graduates, now working professionals. The goal of the survey was to determine how well the active learning experiments met the objectives of improved critical analysis abilities that were needed on their jobs, as well as improved communication and collaboration skills.
Keywords :
computer science education; educational institutions; groupware; team working; California State University; active learning techniques; attitude improvement; collaboration skills; communication skills; computer science students; cooperative learning; critical reasoning abilities; nonsocial students; objective assessment; stated increased satisfaction; students test results; teamwork; working professionals; Collaboration; Collaborative work; Computer science; Information analysis; Performance analysis; Performance evaluation; Problem-solving; Psychology; Teamwork; Writing;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education, 2003. FIE 2003 33rd Annual
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7961-6
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2003.1265914
Filename :
1265914
Link To Document :
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