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Improving First-Year Success And Retention Through Interest-Based Cs0 Courses, Michael Haungs, Christopher Clark, John Clements, David Janzen
Improving First-Year Success And Retention Through Interest-Based Cs0 Courses, Michael Haungs, Christopher Clark, John Clements, David Janzen
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Many computer science programs suffer from low student retention rates. At Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, academic performance and retention rates among first year computer science students are among the lowest on campus.
In order to remedy this, we have developed a new CS0 course featuring different "tracks" that students can choose from (e.g. robotics, gaming, music, mobile apps). This allows students to learn the basics of programming, teamwork, and college-level study in a domain that is of personal interest. In addition, the course relies on classic Project-based Learning (PBL) approaches as well as a focus on both academic and …
Test-Driven Learning In Early Programming Courses, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Test-Driven Learning In Early Programming Courses, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Coercing new programmers to adopt disciplined development practices such as thorough unit testing is a challenging endeavor. Test-driven development (TDD) has been proposed as a solution to improve both software design and testing. Test-driven learning (TDL) has been proposed as a pedagogical approach for teaching TDD without imposing significant additional instruction time. This research evaluates the effects of students using a test-first (TDD) versus test-last approach in early programming courses, and considers the use of TDL on a limited basis in CS1 and CS2. Software testing, programmer productivity, programmer performance, and programmer opinions are compared between test-first and test-last programming …
Test-Driven Learning: Intrinsic Integration Of Testing Into The Cs/Se Curriculum, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Test-Driven Learning: Intrinsic Integration Of Testing Into The Cs/Se Curriculum, David S. Janzen, Hossein Saiedian
Computer Science and Software Engineering
Test-driven learning (TDL) is an approach to teaching computer programming that involves introducing and exploring new concepts through automated unit tests. TDL offers the potential of teaching testing for free, of improving programmer comprehension and ability, and of improving software quality both in terms of design quality and reduced defect density.This paper introduces test-driven learning as a pedagogical tool. It will provide examples of how TDL can be incorporated at multiple levels in computer science and software engineering curriculum for beginning through professional programmers. In addition, the relationships between TDL and test-driven development will be explored.Initial evidence indicates that TDL …