Threshold concepts in computer science: do they exist and are they useful?

Yes, and Yes.We are currently undertaking an pirical investigation of "Threshold Concepts" in Computer Science, with input from both instructors and students. We have found good pirical evidence that at least two concepts---Object-oriented programming and pointers--are Threshold Concepts,...

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Published in:SIGCSE bulletin 2007, Vol.39 (1), p.504-508
Main Authors: Boustedt, Jonas, Eckerdal, Anna, McCartney, Robert, Moström, Jan Erik, Ratcliffe, Mark, Sanders, Kate, Zander, Carol
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Computer science
Datavetenskap
Education
Information technology
Informationsteknik
learning theory
Pedagogik
SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Socialvetenskap
Subject didactics
TECHNOLOGY
TEKNIKVETENSKAP
Threshold Concepts
Ämnesdidaktik
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Summary:Yes, and Yes.We are currently undertaking an pirical investigation of "Threshold Concepts" in Computer Science, with input from both instructors and students. We have found good pirical evidence that at least two concepts---Object-oriented programming and pointers--are Threshold Concepts, and that there are potentially many more others.In this paper, we present results gathered using various experimental techniques, and discuss how Threshold Concepts can affect the learning process.
ISSN:0097-8418
DOI:10.1145/1227504.1227482