Reform and Practice of the Course “Introduction to Computer Science” in Universities Based on the Cultivation of Computational Thinking and Systematic Abilities

Kun Zhang; Zhengjie Deng; Qi Peng; Jinyang Zhou; Fuyun Li

doi:10.26689/jcer.v8i7.7351

Kun Zhang School of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, Hainan Province, China
Zhengjie Deng School of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, Hainan Province, China
Qi Peng School of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, Hainan Province, China
Jinyang Zhou School of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, Hainan Province, China
Fuyun Li School of Information Science and Technology, Hainan Normal University, Haikou 571158, Hainan Province, China

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26689/jcer.v8i7.7351

Keywords: Introduction to Computer Science, Curriculum reform, Computational thinking, Practice

Abstract

Introduction to Computer Science, as one of the fundamental courses in computer-related majors, plays an important role in the cultivation of computer professionals. However, traditional teaching models and content can no longer fully meet the needs of modern information technology development. In response to these issues, this article introduces the concept of computational creative thinking, optimizes course content, adopts exploratory teaching methods, and innovates course assessment methods, aiming to comprehensively enhance students’ computational thinking and innovative abilities. By continuously improving and promoting this teaching model, it will undoubtedly promote computer education in universities to a new level.

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