Learning to program = learning to construct mechanisms and explanations

ABSTRACT

Teaching effective problem-solving skills in the context of teaching programming necessitates a revised curriculum for introductory computer programming courses.

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INDEX TERMS

Classification:
  D. Software
  D.m MISCELLANEOUS
      Subjects: Software psychology**

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors