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The Computer Science Education Research Group, based at the University of Adelaide in the School of Computer Science, aims to promote research and scholarship both within the field of Computer Science Education and more broadly in the Higher Education sector. The goal of CSER is to understand how we can improve the teaching and learning of computing, and how contemporary issues in higher education, such as the use of new technologies, can impact upon the teaching and learning environment. Recent research within the group includes research into collaborative learning strategies, specifically collaborative learning within large first year classes, assessment requirements, and the specific skills required by teaching staff involved in collaborative learning activities; communication skill development within discipline contexts; and the use of rigorous data analysis to improve teaching design and improve the student learning experience. The CSER Group is always looking for good students to join our group, from Honours level through to PhD. If you are interested in studying with us, please review the project areas published on this site, and contact Dr Katrina Falkner for more information.
News and Updates
Position Available: Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Science Education - appointed, commencing February 2012.
Workshop: R, Sooriamurthi, N. Falkner and Z. Michalewicz, Puzzle-Based Learning: Introducing Creative Thinking and Problem Solving for Computer Science and Engineering. Presented at SIGCSE 2012, February 29-March 3, Raleigh, USA, 2012. Paper: K. Falkner and N. Falkner, Integrating Communication Skills into the Computer Science Curriculum. In Proceedings of SIGCSE 2012, February 29-March 3, Raleigh, USA, 2012. Paper: K. Falkner, Engaging Large First Year Classes. In S. Grainger and C. Kestell (Eds), Engineering Education: an Australian Perspective, Multi-Science Publishing, 534pp, October 2011. Research Contract: Review of Model Driven Software Engineering Practice: Development of Curriculum. K. Falkner, DSTO Research Project Contract ($70,000) (2010-2011) Paper: K. Falkner and K. Le Lievre, From student to teacher: building professional development resources for sessional teaching staff. In Proceedings of the 21st Australasian Association for Engineering Education Conference (AAEE 2010), Sydney, Australia, December 2010. Paper: N. Falkner, R. Sooriamurthi, and Z. Michalewicz, Puzzle-Based Learning for Engineering and Computer Science, IEEE Computer, Vol.43, No.4, April 2010, pp. 20 - 28. Paper: B. Alexander and C. Izu, Engaging Weaker Programmers in Problem Solving, IEEE International Conference on Engineering Education, EDUCON, April 2010.
Entry last updated: Thursday, 29th March 2012 |