Concrete teaching: hooks and props as instructional technology

Authors:
Owen Astrachan
Affiliations:
Duke University, Department of Computer Science, Durham, NC
Venue:
ITiCSE '98 Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on the teaching of computing and the 3rd annual conference on Integrating technology into computer science education: Changing the delivery of computer science education
Year:
1998

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Abstract

Hooks and props are mental or physical images used in the classroom which help students as they learn new topics. Concrete and constructive teaching are essential in introductory programming courses. In this paper we discuss active teaching and some ideas using physical props and images that in our experience have enhanced the teaching and learning process.