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Engaging computer science students through cooperative education

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, Volume 41, Issue 4

Pages 90 - 94

https://doi.org/10.1145/1709424.1709454

Published: 18 January 2010 Publication History

Abstract

Computer science educators continuously seek creative and effective ways of engaging students. The model of cooperative education, in which students systematically combine academic learning with practical work experiences, provides opportunities to deepen student learning, promote student retention, and prepare students for professional life. We discuss ways in which cooperative learning can engage students in the broader discipline of computer science.

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Engaging computer science students through cooperative education
1. Social and professional topics
  1. Professional topics
    1. Computing education
      1. Computing education programs
        Computer science education
        Information science education

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ACM SIGCSE Bulletin Volume 41, Issue 4

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DOI:10.1145/1709424

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