Teaching and Learning of Computer Science in Higher Education: A Self-Directed Learning Perspective

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Author(s): Mncedisi Christian Maphalala (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Oluwatoyin Ayodele Ajani (Durban University of Technology, South Africa)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 23
Source title: Navigating Computer Science Education in the 21st Century
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Chantelle Bosch (North-West University, South Africa), Leila Goosen (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Jacqui Chetty (University of Birmingham, UK)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1066-3.ch005

Keywords: Computing Education / Curriculum Development and Instructional Design / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science

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This chapter focuses on the evolving landscape of computer science education in higher institutions, emphasizing the need to prepare students for a rapidly changing technology industry. It explores the integration of self-directed learning techniques in computer science courses to enhance outcomes, engagement, and critical skills like problem-solving. The chapter compares traditional instruction with self-directed learning, highlighting the benefits of the latter in terms of motivation, autonomy, and understanding complex computer science concepts. It reviews existing research in this area and introduces a conceptual framework aligning self-directed learning principles with core computer science concepts.

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