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Sharing Strategies for Teaching AP CS
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by Fran Trees
Drew University
Madison, New Jersey
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Browse Through the Strategies...
For Teachers, By Teachers
| An interview with a "smart" computer: |
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What is a "teacher"? |
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One whose occupation is to instruct (Merriam-Webster dictionary) |
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What is an "instructor"? |
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One that instructs (Merriam-Webster dictionary) |
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What is a "professor?" |
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One that teaches or professes special knowledge of an art, sport, or occupation requiring skill (Merriam-Webster dictionary) |
Let's try again. An interview with AP CS teachers: |
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What is a "teacher"? |
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A teacher is one who shares knowledge. |
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What makes a "good" teacher "great"? |
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A sincere interest in students |
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Organization |
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Experience |
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Ability to explain concepts MANY different ways |
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Patience |
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A bag of tricks. |
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What do you mean "bag of tricks"? |
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You know... teaching techniques, activities, and more. |
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Where do you get these "tricks" to put in your bag? |
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Well, why from other teachers, of course! |
This compilation of advice is designed to share methodologies, ideas, and activities among AP CS teachers. The contributions may help novice teachers attain a higher level of confidence in the classroom, help good teachers become great teachers, and/or help great teachers to become even better teachers.
Browse through the articles, and feel free to use any (or all) of these ideas in your classroom. You are also encouraged to contribute your own suggestions. The ideas presented here are contributed by your colleagues (AP CS teachers and CS professors). Though some of the contributions may be original ideas, it is more often the case that the contributions are modifications and enhancements of techniques done by others. Likewise, you are encouraged to modify and enhance these techniques to fit the needs of your classroom (and your personality!).
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