Effective Learning and Teaching in Computing (Paperback)

Alastair Irons

ISBN 10: 0415335019 / ISBN 13: 9780415335010

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2004

About this Item

Paperback. This book is written for those teaching information and computer sciences in higher education and includes contributions from a wide range of experts in the field, with a broad and international perspective. Grouped into structured sections, it covers: teaching and the support of learning learning activities for computing students developing effective learning environments reflective practice and personal development. Individual chapters cover topics such as: motivating computer students practical development skills groupwork computer-aided assessment skills-based assessment emotional and social aspects of the electronic assessment reducing plagiarism distance learning simulating reality industrial input into curriculum design entrepreneurship improving quality. This book is essential reading for anyone involved in teaching ICT itself, but also for those whose work involves teaching using ICT-based techniques. Written for teachers, lecturers and tutors, this book is the key to understanding the central issues, best practice and new developments in learning and teaching in information and computer sciences in higher education. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Effective Learning and Teaching in Computing (Paperback)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415335019
• ISBN 13: 9780415335010
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

About this title

Synopsis

Written to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers and tutors, this is a comprehensive guide to understanding the key issues, best practices and new developments in learning and teaching in information and computer sciences in higher education.
It covers a range of issues relating to teaching within the broad discipline of computing at under- and post-graduate level, including:

* curriculum
* assessment
* links with industry
* international perspectives
* innovative techniques for teaching
* effective use of ICT in teaching.

Effective Learning and Teaching in Computing will be essential reading for less experienced teachers seeking authoritative guidance as well as experienced teachers seeking material for reflection and advice.

About the Author

Alastair Irons is Associate Dean of the School for Informatics at Northumbria University. Sylvia Alexander is Lecturer in Computing at the University of Ulster, Jordanstown and Manager of the National Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences.