Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Title
The Twentieth Annual Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Northeastern Conference: Worcester, MA
Publication Date
4-17-2015
Abstract/ Summary
We present a method for incorporating soft skill development into a traditional computer science curriculum through the use of a public debate format. The debate format forces participants to practice public speaking, active listening, teamwork, research and preparation, and critical thinking, as well as having the less obvious benefit of contextualizing the material taught in the classroom by introducing contemporary, real-world debate topics. This work presents an example of the incorporation of public debates in an upper-level human-computer interaction class, including a discussion of student feedback, and suggestions for adopting the debate format to other upper-level courses and its perceived benefits.
Repository Citation
Stuetzle, C. S.
(2015). Public Debate Format for the Development of Soft Skill Competency in Computer Science Curricula. The Twentieth Annual Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges Northeastern Conference: Worcester, MA, 1-6.
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