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Pedagogical Innovations for the Modern Computer Science Classroom: 50 Teaching Tips and Practical Strategies for Computing Education
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Author(s): Manuel B. Garcia (FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines), Ari Happonen (LUT University, Finland & Taylor's University, Malaysia), Friday Joseph Agbo (Willamette University, USA), Michael Agyemang Adarkwah (Friedrich Schiller University, Germany), Ioannis Kazanidis (Democritus University of Thrace, Greece), Thomas K. F. Chiu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Robertas Damaševičius (Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania)and Serhiy O. Semerikov (Kryvyi Rih State Pedagogical University, Ukraine)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 42
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Pedagogical Innovations in Computer Science Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Manuel B. Garcia (FEU Institute of Technology, Philippines)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-6546-6.ch001
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Abstract
Computer science education is undergoing a global transformation as digital technologies continue to redefine how knowledge is created, shared, and applied. Despite this evolution, many teaching practices in computing remain rooted in instructor-centered models that prioritize syntax and correctness over creativity, collaboration, and reflection. This chapter addresses this gap by presenting pedagogical innovations for the modern computer science classroom. Drawing on contemporary research in computing education and learning theories, it identifies ten interrelated themes and fifty practical strategies for effective instruction. Each theme is grounded in theory, contextualized through classroom examples, and supported by current literature. Collectively, these strategies advocate a shift from transmission-based teaching toward inquiry-driven learning that cultivates computational thinkers, creative problem solvers, and socially responsible innovators. The chapter concludes by discussing the implications of these pedagogical approaches for the future of computer science education.
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