A first course in programming

Authors:
Doug Bell;Peter Scott
Affiliations:
Computer Studies Department, Sheffield City Polytechnic, Pond St., Sheffield, England;Computer Studies Department, Sheffield City Polytechnic, Pond St., Sheffield, England
Venue:
ACM SIGCSE Bulletin
Year:
1987

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Abstract

Many of us have grappled with the design of a first course in programming - what language to use, how to sequence topics, how to encourage practical experience, how to assess. This paper explains the rationale behind a course that has matured over several years, and that we feel is sucessful.