Teaching objects-first in introductory computer science

Authors:
Stephen Cooper;Wanda Dann;Randy Pausch
Affiliations:
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA;Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY;Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
Venue:
SIGCSE '03 Proceedings of the 34th SIGCSE technical symposium on Computer science education
Year:
2003

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Abstract

An objects-first strategy for teaching introductory computer science courses is receiving increased attention from CS educators. In this paper, we discuss the challenge of the objects-first strategy and present a new approach that attempts to meet this challenge. The new approach is centered on the visualization of objects and their behaviors using a 3D animation environment. Statistical data as well as informal observations are summarized to show evidence of student performance as a result of this approach. A comparison is made of the pedagogical aspects of this new approach with that of other relevant work.