Exploration and Practice of Improving Programming Ability for the Undergraduates Majoring in Computer Science

TL;DR

This paper discusses strategies implemented at Yunnan University to enhance computer science undergraduates' programming skills through curriculum reform, online practice platforms, certifications, and competitions, yielding positive educational outcomes.

Contribution

It presents a comprehensive approach combining curriculum, online practice, certification, and competitions to improve programming abilities, offering a practical reference for similar reforms.

Findings

Reforms improved students' programming skills.

Implementation of online practice platforms enhanced engagement.

Organized competitions fostered practical application.

Abstract

Programming ability is one of the most important abilities for the undergraduates majoring in computer science. Taking Yunnan University as an example, the necessity and importance of improving the ability of programming is analyzed in this paper. The exploration and practice of improving students' ability of programming are discussed from four aspects: arrangement and reform of programming curriculums, construction of online programming practice innovation platform, certification of programming ability and organization of programming competitions. These reforms have achieved good results in recent years, which can provide reference for the practical teaching reform of computer specialty in relevant universities.