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Week 13 Readings: Pedagogical Evaluation / Designing Evaluation Instruments
- Points
- 10
- Submission
- PDF file upload
- Source due date
- Apr 12
The assigned papers for Week 13 are as follows:
Required
Abdelaziz, N., Farghally, M., Mohammed, M. and Soliman, T., 2024, December. An Interactive Visual Presentation of Core Database Design Concepts. In Proceedings of the 2024 on ACM Virtual Global Computing Education Conference V. 1 (pp. 5-11).
Read the resource ↗Required
Farghally, M.F., Koh, K.H., Ernst, J.V. and Shaffer, C.A., 2017, March. Towards a concept inventory for algorithm analysis topics. In Proceedings of the 2017 ACM SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education (pp. 207-212).
Read the resource ↗Optional
Mohammed, M. and A. Shaffer, C., 2024, March. Teaching formal languages through programmed instruction. In Proceedings of the 55th ACM Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education V. 1 (pp. 867-873).
Read the resource ↗Reading reflection
After reading the assigned papers, write a reflection for each one addressing the following points:
Summary of Key Insights
Briefly summarize the key findings, or insights from the readings. What are the main takeaways from the research?
Practical Application
Reflect on how you could apply the findings from the research to your own future courses. For example, how could you integrate the strategies, tools, or insights discussed in the paper into your teaching methods, course design, or assessments?
Critical Evaluation
Consider the limitations or challenges of the research. Are there any aspects of the study that you believe could be improved or further explored? Do you think the findings are applicable to a variety of student populations, or are they context-dependent?
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