Towards Better Strategies for Thinking and Programming

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Published in:	School Science and Mathematics vol. 92, no. 4 (Apr 1992), p. 206-211
Main Author:	Tuovinen, Juhani E
Other Authors:	Hill, Douglas M
Published:	Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
Subjects:	Research Education Computer programming Computer languages Cognition & reasoning Language thought relationship Language teaching methods Teachers
Online Access:	Citation/Abstract Full Text - PDF
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Abstract:	An approach that makes use of the computer language LOGO to teach cognitive strategies to students is proposed. The teacher's role is to provide a non-threatening environment which will support them during the period when they are actively trying out various shorthand codes to give instructions to the computer.
ISSN:	0036-6803 1949-8594
Source:	Education Database