In this paper, we report our first experiment in teaching the theory of computability in the
problem-based way. As far as we know, this is the first experiment of applying the problem …

Language and paradigm choice for teaching computer programming is an on-going debate.
We have been using Visual Basic for the introductory course and C++ for the advanced …

This paper describes a study conducted at the University of Nottingham, whose goal was to
assess whether the students registered on the first-year module¿ Mathematics for Computer …

Since the 1990psilas blue-ribbon commissions on engineering education have called for
educators to graduate engineers who are capable of systems thinking. However, there is …

Translating from a problem description given in a natural language to a solution expressed
in a programming language requires many complex steps. Though many of these steps can …

Developing a new engineering educational set-up, which integrates formal education and
productive work is a new challenge. The best way to learn and understand a theory is trying …

As part of a national strategic plan recently established by the Ministry of Education in Israel
to strengthen science and technology education, an innovative Computer Science (CS) …

The development of a first-year curriculum in engineering, mathematics, and science using a
formal problem-solving methodology is considered. The objective for the first-year …

Our Introduction to Materials Engineering course is being transformed to an active, learner-
centered environment which includes numerous conceptual learning opportunities …

The importance of software testing is widely recognized, but usually only a small portion of
the computer science (CS) curriculum is allocated for teaching it. Some experiences have …