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Re:A Programming War Between 545 Wizards by moonchrome on Saturday June 14, 2014 @06:15AM (#7892486)
So you're saying it's not about PC and then arguing how it violates political correctness and therefore shouldn't be used ?

Something that would get 75% of your students involved sounds like a huge win compared to standard curriculum programs, as soon as a class is required it's going to involve people that have 0 interest in it from start.

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Re:A Programming War Between 545 Wizards by mopedDreams on Saturday June 14, 2014 @07:23PM (#7893959)
I didn't say it violates PC, I said it isn't inclusive. And aiming for 75% engagement is an awful teaching strategy.

I do however agree that a required class does pose an engagement challenge. Computer Science will be a compulsory subject for UK school kids from September.

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