Improving Computer Science Student Graduate Skills Through Assessment

English, R., Maguire, J. and Hayes, A. (2021) Improving Computer Science Student Graduate Skills Through Assessment. In: Computing Education Practice (CEP 2021), Durham, UK, 7 Jan 2021, p. 38. ISBN 9781450389594 (doi: 10.1145/3437914.3437979)

Abstract

In preparing computer science students for industry, degree content often focuses on technical skills such as programming. Whilst essential for a successful career in industry, employers note that students are often limited in transferable skills. Computing science students can also struggle to identify the value in these skills during their studies.The overall aim of this work is to develop a framework for computing science educators which will allow them to incorporate such skills more explicitly through assessment. This poster presents highlights from an initial review of graduate attributes from Russell Group Universities to identify common themes for further exploration.

• Item Type: Conference Proceedings
• Status: Published
• Refereed: No
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Maguire, Dr Joseph and English, Dr Rosanne
• Authors: English, R., Maguire, J., and Hayes, A.
• Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education; L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education
• College/School: College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science
• Research Group: Centre for Computing Science Education (CCSE)
• ISBN: 9781450389594