Flexible learning in computer science

Gordon, Neil Andrew

Abstract

This paper outlines the concept of Flexible Pedagogy and how it can assist in addressing some of the issues facing STEM disciplines in general, and Computer Science in particular. The paper considers what flexible pedagogy is and how technologies developed by Computer Science can enable flexibility. It then describes some of the issues facing STEM education, with a particular focus on Computer Science education in Higher Education. Finally, it considers how flexible approaches to teaching and learning are particularly pertinent to the issues faced in Computer Science and future opportunities.

Citation

Gordon, N. A. (2016). Flexible learning in computer science. New Directions in the Teaching of Physical Sciences, 11(1), https://doi.org/10.29311/ndtps.v0i11.575

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Oct 19, 2016
• Online Publication Date: Nov 3, 2016
• Publication Date: Nov 3, 2016
• Deposit Date: Feb 15, 2017
• Publicly Available Date: Feb 15, 2017
• Journal: New directions in the teaching of physical sciences
• Print ISSN: 1740-9888
• Electronic ISSN: 2051-3615
• Publisher: Higher Education Academy
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 11
• Issue: 1
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.29311/ndtps.v0i11.575
• Keywords: Computer based instruction; Adaptive eLearning; Flexible pedagogy
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/448375
• Publisher URL: https://journals.le.ac.uk/ojs1/index.php/new-directions/article/view/575
• Additional Information: Copy of article first published in: New directions in the teaching of physical sciences, 2016, v.11, issue 1.
• Contract Date: Feb 15, 2017