How Not to teach a computer language

Re:How Not to teach a computer language by shabble on Sunday November 06, 2011 @10:17AM (#3202834)

> Knowing how to pass a test isn't particularly valuable.

On the contrary; a huge number of job opportunities these days are off-limits to those without a bit of paper saying they passed a certain (set of) test. Whilst the actual knowledge/skills are ultimately far more valuable, you still need the opportunity to use them.

Test-taking is itself a skill, and one that can ultimately provide quite a bit of value.

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Re:How Not to teach a computer language by FuzzyDunlop on Monday November 07, 2011 @06:18PM (#3208626)

Indeed. The question from there is, does it get you the job you want? If you only have the skill to pass a test, how valuable will the work you get be to you? Just a means to an end maybe?

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