Re:Learning to Code vs Learning Computer Science
by pdeuchler on Sunday February 09, 2014 @07:33PM
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Well put.
This article also ignores the fact that Computer Science is essentially an esoteric branch of applied mathematics with a little bit of philosophy thrown in for good measure, and any attempt to teach younger kids these concepts will mostly fall flat on its face before we radically improve the quality of our STEM education, particularly mathematics. Until we do so, Computer Science will remain the domain of those with a natural affinity for it.
This article also ignores the fact that Computer Science is essentially an esoteric branch of applied mathematics with a little bit of philosophy thrown in for good measure, and any attempt to teach younger kids these concepts will mostly fall flat on its face before we radically improve the quality of our STEM education, particularly mathematics. Until we do so, Computer Science will remain the domain of those with a natural affinity for it.