The role of practical skills in computing education Introduction 29; A taxonomy of programming courses 30; The philosophy of skills learning 33; Conclusion 35;

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The role of practical skills in computing education Introduction 29; A taxonomy of programming courses 30; The philosophy of skills learning 33; Conclusion 35;

ABSTRACT

The UK benchmark statements for computing (QAA 2000) include: ‘produce work involving the identification, the analysis, the design and the development of a system with appropriate documentation . . . and demonstrate a requisite understanding of the need for quality’.