Re: [Discuss] Assessment in programming classes

On Wed, Dec 7, 2016 at 4:37 PM, Eric Jankowski wrote: > Basically, I worked backwards from the skills I wanted students to have and > figured out the practices and feedback they would need from me to help them > achieve this. The same principle governed my selection

Re: [Discuss] Assessment in programming classes

Hi all, I've adapted the SC bash, git, and python lessons for our *Introduction to Computational Techniques for Materials Scientists and Engineers *course at Boise State University, taken by freshmen and sophomores with (usually) no coding experience. In my case, I don't find it makes sense to

[Discuss] Assessment in programming classes

Dear all, In Software Carpentry/Data Carpentry workshops we try to adopt pedagogical principles that are proven to enhance student learning outcomes. However, one aspect of the teaching/learning process is not dealt with at all: assessment (no exams!) As I am sure many of you are teaching