Is computer science education in crisis?

Computer science is a very young discipline, and a controversial, much-maligned, and misunderstood one - even among computer scientists. Some, in many cases computer scientists themselves, debunk it and even go as far as to question the need for its very existence. Why computer science education may...

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Published in:ACM computing surveys 1997-12, Vol.29 (4), p.322-324
Main Author: Nwana, Hyacinth S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer science
Core curriculum
Curricula
Education
Employers
Mathematicians
Pilot projects
Science education
Scientists
Students
Studies
Teaching
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Summary:Computer science is a very young discipline, and a controversial, much-maligned, and misunderstood one - even among computer scientists. Some, in many cases computer scientists themselves, debunk it and even go as far as to question the need for its very existence. Why computer science education may be in crisis is examined. It is argued that evidence provided by accusers is largely anecdotal. An umbrella research question is proposed that could resolve these criticisms: Does computer science education meet the needs of its stockholders?
ISSN:0360-0300
1557-7341
DOI:10.1145/267580.267582