The TeachScheme! Project: Computing and Programming for Every Student

The TeachScheme! Project aims to reform three aspects of introductory programming courses in secondary schools. First, we use a design method that asks students to develop programs in a stepwise fashion such that each step produces a well-specified intermediate product. Second, we use an entire seri...

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Published in:Computer science education 2004-01, Vol.14 (1), p.55-77
Main Authors: Felleisen, Matthias, Findler, Robert Bruce, Flatt, Matthew, Krishnamurthi, Shriram
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cognitive Development
College School Cooperation
Computer Science Education
Course Descriptions
Inservice Teacher Education
Instructional Effectiveness
Introductory Courses
Learning Processes
Novices
Program Implementation
Programming
Programming Languages
Secondary School Curriculum
Texas
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Summary:The TeachScheme! Project aims to reform three aspects of introductory programming courses in secondary schools. First, we use a design method that asks students to develop programs in a stepwise fashion such that each step produces a well-specified intermediate product. Second, we use an entire series of sublanguages, not just one. Each element of the series introduce students to specific linguistic mechanisms and thus represents a cognitive development stage in the learning process. The third reform element is the use of a program development environment that was specifically developed for beginners. This paper presents the project's premises, the details of its innovations, and a preliminary experience report.
ISSN:0899-3408
1744-5175
DOI:10.1076/csed.14.1.55.23499