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A Multiple Intelligences Approach to Teaching Number Systems
Get PDFThe Theory of Multiple Intelligences has become quite widely
accepted and it has been shown that learning can be improved by
addressing the various intelligences
Measuring the Effectiveness of Constructivist and Behaviourist Assignments in CS102
No full textTwo approaches to teaching Computer Science are compared, using two sets of assignments given to distinct CS102 lecture sections during the same semester. The complexity and effort represented by the solutions is compared using software engineering metrics, giving a measure of the effectiveness of the two assignment sets
“Like, what am I supposed to do?” Adolescent Girls’ Health Concerns in their Dating Relationships
No full textThis ethnographic study explored the health-related concerns, within dating relationships, of 40 female adolescents aged 15 and 16.The results reveal a complex interaction of male/female relational dynamics and socialization processes in these relationships.To avoid behaviours risky to their health, participants had to negotiate power relationships with partners and peers; yet, paradoxically, any increase in their power could increase the threat of violent confrontation, loss of power,and further health compromises.The girls’ desire to have a dating partner outweighed their desire to avoid health threats such as
substance abuse and violence.This dynamic can be understood in terms of patriarchal power imbalances.These findings point to the gravity of adolescent girls’ health issues and the need for interventions that challenge mainstream culture and that foster empowerment among female adolescents
Grading Programming Assignments Using Rubrics
Get PDFRubrics are a relatively well understood assessment instrument,
although it doesn't appear to be heavily used in CSE. "Learning
increases, even in its serendipitous aspects, when learners have a
sense of what they are setting out to learn, a statement of explicit
standards they must meet, and a way of seeing what they have
learned." [Loac86] "Assessment requires [faculty] to articulate...
explicit and public statements of criteria of performance. By doing
so, faculty refine their own understanding of expected abilities,
clarify for their colleagues the basis of their judgment, and enable
students to understand what performance is required.
Information literacy in chemistry, or knowing how to find out if what you're working with can kill you.
No full textCollege Chemistry Canada, Calgary, AB.Presentation for College Chemistry Canada
Assignments that Meet the Needs of Exceptional Students without Disadvantaging the Average
Get PDFStudents in first year often begin with dramatically different backgrounds and abilities. In an effort to address the needs of all, varying levels of completion (stages) can be described in the assignment specifications
Teaching with games : the Minesweeper and Asteroids experience.
No full textThe value of games as a vehicle for teaching concepts while
inspiring students is now well accepted at almost all levels of education.
Video games, arcade and computer games are rarely given the same kind of
attention. This paper will describe the value of computer games as a motivator
and some of the benefits that can be realized by using known computer games as
programming applications, even in the first year of a CS program. The use of
two such games as assignments in CS1 and CS2 is outlined and some feedback on
the experience is offered
A tool for teaching advanced data structures to computer science students : an overview of the BDP system
Get PDFIn order to design and write effective, robust code using advanced
data structures, it is crucial to achieve a thorough understanding of the algorithms used to manipulate these structures. One means of accomplishing the task is to provide students with a graphical, animated system that allows users to observe changes that the structure undergoes while it is being used. One such system has been developed which demonstrates B-Trees. Some preliminary testing is complete and some initial reactions of the students who
have tried the system are outlined
Using the Web to support a traditional lecture-based course
Get PDFMost courses taught in Computer Science still use the traditional
lecture plus lab format, usually with one or more required texts as reference.
While many instructors now also use the web to augment this, many if not most
use it simply as a convenient place to put materials they would normally hand
out on paper in class. Some keep all their lecture notes and slides on their
laptops or on the web and then display them during class as the basis for their
lectures. Students do find it useful to have access to lecture notes and many
appreciate being able to print out lecture notes before a class so they can
follow along during lectures. Since access to computers and skill in their use
is fundamental to any Computer Science curriculum it would seem a natural step
to use the Internet as an undergraduate course. Virtually all computer
science students have access to the Internet, either from campus or from their
home. But instead of just being used as a source for handouts the Internet
can and perhaps should be used as an integral part of any computer science
course. The use of the Internet for the delivery of distance education has
enjoyed a tremendous surge in popularity in the last few years. Considerable
effort has been put into studying the design and effectiveness of such courses
[WILK97]. Much can be learned from an examination of the distance education
courses but it must be remembered that there are a number of vital
differences
Evaluation of the Familyships Treatment Module for sexual assault inmates at a medium security federal institution
No full textThe effectiveness of a Familyships Treatment Module offered at a medium security federal institution was explored. The Module was designed to help inmates build social skills to deal with dysfunctional family systems. Participants included sexual offenders and inmates convicted of other types of offenses. For the study, a measure of co-dependency that relates to personality deficiencies common to sex offenders was administered to forty-six inmates. Results from analysis of covariance indicate that, for both inmate groups studied, the higher the level of co-dependency, the greater the benefit from the treatment program. The Module was found to be most effective for offenders with severe levels of social dysfunction. Perhaps a less intensive approach could be established for inmates with less severe dysfunction. Findings demonstrate that, in the treatment of sex offenders, it is useful to explore offender background variables to better distinguish those who would benefit most from the Familyships Module