A series of two workshops sponsored by the Undergraduate Faculty Enhancement Program of the National Science Foundation will be held at the University of South Alabama and Tuskegee University. The purpose of the workshops is to assist Computer Science Faculty implement cognitive based materials in the first yearþs sequence. These materials have been developed and used in the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama under a current Course and Curriculum Development (CCD-NSF) project. The work has been done in a Windows based C++ object oriented environment. Participants will receive a stipend to cover expenses while at the workshops.
Faculty at the School of Computer and Information Sciences at the University of South Alabama have implemented a cognitive- based approach in the introductory CS/IS programming/algorithm development course sequence (Computing 1 and 2). This work was supported by the National Science Foundation Course and Curriculum Development Program. The course material was defined by the Joint Task Force of the ACM and IEEE Computer Society. Specific modules have been developed that are based on explicit, measurable behavioral objectives, identified and communicated to both the instructors and the students. An emphasis is placed on the integration of lecture, collaborative learning and laboratory experiences. The materials have been extensively reviewed by a panel of consultants.
Participants at the workshop will examine the cognitive- based approach, educational techniques, and the current ACM/IEEE curriculum. The course materials will be presented as an example of how this approach can lead to an improved implementation. During the workshop participants will consider: (i) how they might adapt the materials to their institution, and (ii) how to develop materials based on the same approach for other courses in the curriculum.
The initial workshop will occur on the campus of the University of South Alabama during the week of June 9th-16th, 1996. During that week, the investigators will make presentations, and the participants will be actively involved in course definition and evaluation using the proposed approach.
Social events include several dinner activities which are planned to allow the participants to interact and discuss the ideas of the workshop. We have also arranged for nationally known speakers, Bob Aiken from Temple and Lynn Bellamy from Arizona State, at the opening dinner on Monday night and the closing dinner on Saturday night to provide additional thoughts on the topics of the workshop. Two other informal dinners are planned at faculty homes and a dinner cruise on Mobile Bay is scheduled one evening. Another evening is left unstructured; this will allow participants to relax or explore Mobile.
A follow-up weekend workshop will be held at Tuskegee University during the Spring of 1997. Participants will discuss how aspects of the workshop have been integrated into their course development and implementation efforts.
The workshop will be limited to 20 participants selected on the basis of their the application materials submitted. All 20 summer workshop participants are expected to attend the 1997 Spring workshop at Tuskegee.
Any full-time faculty member at a 4-year or 2-year institution is invited to apply. It is especially desired that faculty have teaching responsibility for upper-level as well as introductory level courses. We especially encourage applications from minority, under-represented groups and faculty at historically black institutions.
The workshop will cover the cost of all materials, hotel accommodations and a $40 per diem stipend to cover additional costs and meals.
Each participant will be responsible for their travel to and from the Summer and Spring workshops.
Participants should arrive in Mobile by Sunday night June 9th. Mobile is located at the junction of I-10 and I-65 and is served by Delta, American, Continental, Northwest and several regional carriers. The airport is ten minutes from the University and from the hotel. A reception will be held Sunday evening, and a closing banquet will be held Saturday night. Participants should plan to leave on Sunday, June 16th.
Please send a completed application by March 30, 1996, to Dr. Michael V. Doran, doran@cis.usouthal.edu via e-mail, http://www.usouthal.edu/usa/cis/faculty/doran/doran.html or USPS:
Dr. Michael V. Doran
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW 20
Mobile, Alabama 36688
(334) 460-6390
(334) 460-7274 (fax)
Please complete the application form which should include:
Selection of the 20 participants will be based on the contents of these materials. Selected participants will be notified by April 15, 1996.
Michael V. Doran
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 1
Mobile, AL 36688
doran@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
http://www.usouthal.edu/usa/cis/faculty/doran/doran.html
David L. Feinstein
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 20
Mobile, AL 36688
feinstein@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
http://www.usouthal.edu/usa/cis/faculty/feinstein/feinstein.html
David D. Langan III
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 11
Mobile, AL 36688
langan@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
Herbert E. Longenecker, Jr
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 14
Mobile, AL 36688
bart@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
Hira N. Narang
Tuskegee University
Dept of CS
John Andrew Building
Room A103
Tuskegee, AL 36088
narang@acd.tusk.edu
(334) 727-8593
PARTICIPANTS
Elizabeth S. Adams
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey
Dept of Infor & CS
Jim Leeds Road
Pomona, New Jersey 08240-0195
fac188@pollux.stockton.edu
(609) 652-4587 fax: (609) 652-4858
Irvin S. Englander
Bentley College
Dept of CIS
175 Forest Street
Waltham, MA 02154
ienglander@bentley.edu
Marion Harmon
Florida A&M University
Dept of Computer & Info Systems
P.O. Box 164
Tallahassee, FL 32308
harmon@serel.cis.famu.edu
(904) 599-3042 fax: (904) 599-3221
William Hobart
US Air Force Academy
Dept of CS
HQ USAFA/DFCS
2354 Fairchild Dr
USAF Academy, CO 80840-6234
HobartWC.DFCS.USAFA@usafa.af.mil
(717) 472-3590 fax: (719) 472-3338
Lister W. Horn
Pensacola Jr College
Dept of CS
1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504
whorn@smtplink.pjc.cc.fl.us
(904) 484-2021 fax: (904) 484-1865
Gregory D. Hume
Valparaiso University
Dept of Math/CS
Valparaiso, IN 46383
ghume@exodus.valpo.edu
(219) 4644-5156 fax: (219) 464-5381
John Jeries
Oakwood College
Dept of Business & CIS
Oakwood Rd
Huntsville, AL 35896
jeries@andrews.edu
(205) 726-7077 fax: (205) 726-7409
Arthur Jones
Morehouse College
Dept of CS
830 Westview Dr
Atlanta, GA 30314
jones@morehouse.auc.edu
(404) 215-2628 fax: (404) 215-2629
Debbie Kaneko
Hampton University
Dept of CS
Hampton, VA 23668
kaneko@cs.hamptonu.edu
(804) 727-5552 fax: (804) 727-5390
Ken Messa
Loyola University
Dept of Math & CS
6363 St Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70118
messa@beta.loyno.edu
(504) 865-3135 fax: (504) 865-2051
J. D. Oliver
Prairie View A&M University
Dept of CS
P.O. Box 397
Prairie View, TX 77446
joliver@owens.cs.pvamu.edu
(409) 857-2715 fax: (409) 857-2103
Surendar R. Pulusani
Alabama A&M University
Dept of Computer & Info Sciences
P.O. Box 968
Normal, AL 35762
AAMSRP01@asnaam.aamu.edu
(205) 851-5570 fax: (205) 851-5578
Massala Reffell
Prairie View University
Dept of Engr Technology
Engr Tech Building #312
Prairie View, TX 77446
mreffell@pvcea.pvamu.edu
(409) 857-2790 fax: (409) 857-2097
In Hai Ro
Langston University
Dept of CS
Page Hall 312
Langston, OK 73050
(405) 466-3236 fax: (405) 466-3271
John M. Samaras
Valdosta State University
Dept of Math & CS
Valdosta, GA 31698
jsamaras@grits.valdosta.peachnet.edu
(912) 333-5780
Cassandra Thomas
Tuskegee University
Dept of CS
John Andrew Building
Room B100-B
Tuskegee, AL 36088
cthomas@tusk.edu
(334) 727-8593
Ming Wang
Grand View College
Dept of CS
1309 Grandview Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
MWANG@GVC.EDU
(515) 263-2992 fax: (515) 263-6190
D. C. White
Jacksonville University
Dept of CIS
2800 University Blvd N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
dcwhite@junix.ju.edu
(904) 744-3950 x7312 fax: (904) 745-7573
Pat Woodworth
Ithaca College
Dept of Math/CS
Ithaca, NY 14850
woodwrth@ithaca.edu
(607) 274-3612 fax: (607) 273-1843
Tom Zito
MS Gulf Coast Community College
Dept of Mathematics
P.O. Box 100
Hwy 90 & Gautier-Van Cleave Rds
Gautier, MS 39553
(601) 497-7742 fax: (601) 497-1422
OTHER PARTICIPANTS
Roy Daigle
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 10
Mobile, AL 36688
daigle@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
http://www.usouthal.edu/usa/cis/faculty/daigle/daigle.html
Alton Lott
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 6
Mobile, AL 36688
lott@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
Mirian Powell
Bishop State Community College
Business & Economics Department
351 N. Broad St
Mobile, AL 36603-5898
(334) 690-6843
Sharon Vest
University of South Alabama
School of CIS - FCW - 3
Mobile, AL 36688
vest@cis.usouthal.edu
(334) 460-6390 fax: (334) 460-7274
Sunday June 9th: Arrival and check-in at Holiday Inn @I-65. A small, informal wine and cheese reception will be held in a meeting room. Arrangements will be made for daily transportation at that time.
Monday June 10th: Opening session, presentation of Bloom, Bruner, system theory and NSF-CCD grant results.
Dinner at Dr. David Langan's home. A relaxed BBQ cook-out around his pool.
Tuesday June 11th: Discussion on curriculum issues, literature, problem solving and collaborative learning.
Dinner at Dr. Mike Doran's home. A relaxed Nawlins dinner in the garden.
Wednesday June 12th: Discussion of how the materials were developed for the NSF-CCD grant. The major focus will be on the process: identify micro-objectives, levels of learning, activities (lecture and lab) to achieve the levels and presentation of these materials to students in courses.
A dinner cruise aboard the Alice. A seafood feast as we sail around Mobile Bay. This evening will be partially funded by Addison-Wesley Publisher.
Thursday June 13th: Participants will be asked to use the same process to develop materials for other version of introductory courses (breadth-first) and other courses (architecture or data structures). We hope to demonstrate a tool being developed to assist in the course development using this methodology.
Open evening. We can break up into small groups and go to any number of spots. Or you can relax at the hotel around the pool. Several restaurants are nearby the hotel.
Friday June 14th: Participants will continue with the exercise of applying the process to other courses. Later discussion will address the impact this process might have on students at each university (achievement and retention). How might this process impact under-represented populations and at-risk students? We also hope to start creation of an on-line repository of the information during this week. This could start by creation of appropriate home pages.
Dinner at China Doll. We will have Lynn Bellamy from ASU speak after dinner.
Saturday June 15th: Wrap-up session of what was accomplished. Planning session for the Spring 1997 follow-up at Tuskegee. Planning for use at home institution. Planning for gathering and panel at appropriate conference. Workshop evaluation.
Formal dinner at The Pillar's (Mobile's premier diner experience). We will have Bob Aiken from Temple speak after dinner.
Sunday June 16th: Check-out of hotel and depart.
(1) [Doran 1995] M. V. Doran and D. D. Langan, "A Cognitive-Based Approach to Introductory Computer Science Courses: Lessons Learned", Proceedings of the 26th SIGCSE Technical Symposium on Computer Science Education, March 1995, Nashville, TN, pp. 218-222.
(2) [Koffman 1984] E. P. Koffman, P. L. Miller, and C. E. Wardel, "Recommended Curriculum for CS1: 1984 A Report of the ACM Curriculum Task Force for CS1", Communication of the ACM, vol 27, #10, pp. 998-1001, October 1984.
(3) [Koffman 1985] E. P. Koffman, D. Stemple and C. E. Wardel, "Recommended Curriculum for CS2: 1984 A Report of the ACM Curriculum Task Force for CS2", Communication of the ACM, vol 28, #8, pp. 815-818, August 1985.
(4) [Soloway 1986] E. Soloway, "Learning to Program = Learning to Construct Mechanisms and Explanations", Communications of the ACM, vol 29, #9, pp. 850-858, September 1986.
(5) [ACM 1991] Joint Task force, "Computing Curricula 1991", Communications of the ACM, vol 34, # 6, pp.68-84, June 1991. (note: The complete curriculum document is cited as ref #4 in this article which provides an overview. Some of the other references cited in this article might be worth looking at also.)