In this paper published in the Communications of the ACM, we argue that in order to meet the CS10K Project goals, high school CS teachers must have in-depth computer science knowledge as well as strong pedagogical content knowledge, developed through a computer science methods course. Learning to Teach Computer Science: The…
This chapter was published in Personal epistemology and teacher education (New York, NY: Routledge). In this chapter, we discuss the role of epistemological beliefs in teacher education and limitations of the current knowledge about epistemological beliefs in teacher education. Yadav, A., Herron, M., & Samarapungavan, A. (2011). Epistemological Beliefs in Preservice Teacher…
Yadav, A., Subedi D., Lundeberg, M. A., & Bunting, C. F. (2011). Problem-based learning: Influence on students’ learning in an electrical engineering course. Journal of Engineering Education, 100, 253–280. BACKGROUND Recently, there has been a shift from using lecture-based teaching methods in undergraduate engineering courses to using more learner-centered teaching approaches,…
Problem-solving instruction works but still presents challenges. Read More @ ASEE PRISM – MARCH + APRIL 2011 – JEE SELECTS. This is highlighted in the PRISM Magazine and is adapted from “Problem-based Learning: Influence on Students’ Learning in an Electrical Engineering Course” in the April 2011 Journal of Engineering Education.