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Peer reviewedDalbey, John; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1986
This paper reports the evaluation of instructional provisions designed to foster higher cognitive skill in a computer programming course. This intervention explicitly encourages novice programmers to engage in the problem-solving skill of planning. (Author)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Grade 8
Peer reviewedLinn, Marcia C.; And Others – Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study that investigated the effects of various instructional practices on programming proficiency focusing on characteristics of Pascal classes. States that instructional practices involve extensive on-line access, explicit instruction, and extensive feedback. (ML)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Computer Assisted Instruction, Feedback, Instructional Innovation
