TY - GEN
T1 - Pattern-oriented instruction and its influence on problem decomposition and solution construction
AU - Muller, Orna
AU - Ginat, David
AU - Haberman, Bruria
PY - 2007
Y1 - 2007
N2 - Novices often experience difficulties in problem analysis and solution construction. Pattern-oriented instruction (POI) is a pedagogical approach based on incorporating patterns into instruction design. It is well-grounded in cognitive theories concerning knowledge construction and organization as well as the acquisition of expertise in problem solving. We show that the incorporation of algorithmic patterns through POI may enhance the construction of algorithmic problem-solving knowledge. Findings of a comparative research study showed that novices who studied according to the POI approach exhibited better problem-solving competence than those who studied in a traditional manner. Specifically, they were more competent in problem decomposition and solution construction.
AB - Novices often experience difficulties in problem analysis and solution construction. Pattern-oriented instruction (POI) is a pedagogical approach based on incorporating patterns into instruction design. It is well-grounded in cognitive theories concerning knowledge construction and organization as well as the acquisition of expertise in problem solving. We show that the incorporation of algorithmic patterns through POI may enhance the construction of algorithmic problem-solving knowledge. Findings of a comparative research study showed that novices who studied according to the POI approach exhibited better problem-solving competence than those who studied in a traditional manner. Specifically, they were more competent in problem decomposition and solution construction.
KW - Algorithmic patterns
KW - Pattern-oriented instruction
KW - Problem decomposition
KW - Problem solving
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=34548101625&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1145/1268784.1268830
DO - 10.1145/1268784.1268830
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AN - SCOPUS:34548101625
SN - 1595936106
SN - 9781595936103
T3 - ITiCSE 2007: 12th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education - Inclusive Education in Computer Science
SP - 151
EP - 155
BT - ITiCSE 2007
T2 - ITiCSE 2007: 12th Annual Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education - Inclusive Education in Computer Science
Y2 - 25 June 2007 through 27 June 2007
ER -