Journal:Informatica
Volume 7, Issue 4 (1996), pp. 419–430
Abstract
Teaching of computer programming by electronic mail has been held in Lithuanian schools since 1992. School students of upper grades (8–12) took part in the experiments. The experiments showed that students cope better with first stages of programming (specifying the problem, etc.) than with the last ones (programming, debugging). The analysis of programming products (made by their peers) by students themselves may be expected to be an important component of learning and teaching.
The outcome of three year work is summarized and discussed. Observations and conclusions are presented. Distance teaching perspectives are discussed.
Journal:Informatica
Volume 6, Issue 3 (1995), pp. 265–276
Abstract
The results of investigation of computer programs written by school students during the 6th International Olympiad in Informatics are presented. Pascal program texts are analyzed on the lexical level. A certain relationship is indicated between program correctness and usage of some programming constructs as well as readability of the program text. The results are discussed from the standpoint of programming teaching.
Journal:Informatica
Volume 4, Issues 3-4 (1993), pp. 295–302
Abstract
An algorithm testing methodology used in the programming teaching process is presented. Turbo Pascal system is used. Due to systematic use of some features of this system a pseudo-direct execution of algorithms expressed by Pascal procedures and functions may be ensured. The need to use data read and write statements is excluded. This enables a novice learner to concentrate himself on the main actions of an algorithm.
Journal:Informatica
Volume 2, Issue 4 (1991), pp. 473–477
Abstract
The role of an interface between an algorithm and its environment for school students is discussed. The motivation of the use of Pascal functions and procedures instead of commonly used programs in the first lessons of programming is presented. The main features of an interpreter of algorithms (Pascal functions and procedures) implemented on school computer are presented.
Journal:Informatica
Volume 1, Issue 1 (1990), pp. 156–166
Abstract
The role and goals of computer programming in the education of young people are discussed. The activity of the Lithuanian Young Programmers School by correspondence is described. Motivation of its curriculum and the way of teaching are given. Relations with the competitions of programmers and some other forms of teaching are considered.