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A problem-based approach to teaching design patterns

Published: 28 June 2004 Publication History

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The traditional lecture-based approach to course delivery is particularly inappropriate in teaching design patterns effectively. In this paper, we describe our efforts to develop a problem-based approach to the introduction of design patterns in the undergraduate curriculum. Our principal contribution is the development of a set of pattern exercises that enables students to experiment with patterns and to see clearly the advantages accrued by using patterns.

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Alphonce, C, Pedagogy and Practice of Design Patterns and Objects First: A one-act play, ACM SIGPLAN Notices, May 2004.
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Armarego, J., Advanced Software Design: a case in problem-based learning, Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training, Covington, Kentucky, February, 2002.
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Armarego, J., Student perceptions of quality learning: evaluating PBL in Software Engineering, Proceedings of the Teaching and Learning Forum, Murdoch University, 2004.

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ITiCSE-WGR '04: Working group reports from ITiCSE on Innovation and technology in computer science education
June 2004
152 pages
ISBN:9781450377942
DOI:10.1145/1044550
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  2. problem-based learning

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  • (2018)Comprehension and application of design patterns by novice software engineersProceedings of the 2018 ACM Southeast Conference10.1145/3190645.3190686(1-10)Online publication date: 29-Mar-2018
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