Assessment

An interactive functional programming tutor

“…For example: > range 4 9 [4,5,6,7,8,9] and displays the name of the function to be defined, along with its parameters: The task of a student is to refine the holes, denoted by •, of the program. A student can use such holes to defer the refinement of parts of the program.…”

Student reflections on Collaborative Technology in a globally distributed student project

“…From a pedagogical perspective, the development of those professional competencies described in the course learning objectives is closely linked to metacognitive ability. As pointed out by Fincher, Petre, and Clark [10], "Reflection on experience underpins the process of successful learning and is essential to the success of education." Using reflection as an educational tool is also supported by ideas presented by Schön [11], where he characterises effectiveness in professional work as the product of an ongoing process of reflective practice which involves self monitoring, continual improvement and action cycles (plan, act, observe, reflect).…”

Group projects and the computer science curriculum

“…A group project requires hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm. There is a substantial body of knowledge on the application of group work within this context, including a section of Fincher et al's (2001) good practice guide for projects in computer science, and Hughes and Cotterell's (2002) guide to software project management.…”