Instructional Strategies and Tactics for the Design of Introductory Computer Programming Courses in High School.

Van Merrienboer, Jeroen J. G.; Krammer, Hein P. M.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Instructional Strategies and Tactics for the Design of Introductory Computer Programming Courses in High School.

Van Merrienboer, Jeroen J. G.; Krammer, Hein P. M.

Instructional Science, v16 n3 p251-85 1987

Compares the expert, spiral, and reading approaches to instructional strategies for introductory computer programming courses. Based on ACT (Adaptive Control of Thought) theory and relevant research, the differences between declarative and procedural instruction are identified, and six tactics used to design courses and evaluate strategies are presented. (97 references) (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Cognitive Psychology, Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, High Schools, Instructional Design, Learning Strategies, Literature Reviews, Problem Solving, Programing, Research Needs, Skill Development, Teaching Methods

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