Explaining Algorithms Using Metaphors

By: Michal Forišek and Monika Steinová

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Synopsis: There is a significant difference between designing a new algorithm, proving its correctness, and teaching it to an audience. When teaching algorithms, the teacher's main goal should be to convey the underlying ideas and to help the students form correct mental models related to the algorithm. This process can often be facilitated by using suitable metaphors. This work provides a set of novel metaphors identified and developed as suitable tools for teaching many of the "classic textbook" algorithms taught in undergraduate courses worldwide. Each chapter provides exercises and didactic notes for teachers based on the authors' experiences when using the metaphor in a classroom setting.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781447150190
Related ISBNs:: 9781447150183
Publisher:: Springer London, Limited
Date of Addition:: 10/21/13
Copyrighted By:: Springer
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Science, Computers and Internet, Technology, Education
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.