Research of Education Reform in C Programming Language

Abstract:

C Language Programming is one of the main courses for computer science majors’ students. As the first programming language, it is difficult to learn and teach for both of students and teachers. In our traditional teaching methods, we had to introducing statements and syntaxes, in addition to some simple examples. However, this method showed the lack of logic system training in the programming approach and the students taught by this mode were not so competent for handling problems occurring in programming. Therefore, the teaching method of C Language programming needs reforming. After years of experiencing the new teaching modes, we come to a conclusion that teaching C Language Programming should be based on the programming approach, importing the software engineering ideas into teaching, and practicing Case Studies and Project teaching mode, i.e, teaching students in accordance with their aptitude. This teaching mode has brought us great achievements so far.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 926-930)
• Pages: 4553-4556
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.926-930.4553
• Online since: May 2014
• Authors: Hao Cui Du*, Jian De Fan
• Keywords: C Programming Language, Science Majors, Teaching Mode

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