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From: rgatkinson@watmum.UUCP (Robert Atkinson)
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Subject: Re: pitfalls in computer science education
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Date: Mon, 17-Feb-86 09:58:44 EST
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Posted: Mon Feb 17 09:58:44 1986
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In article <149@leopard.UUCP> perry@leopard.UUCP (Perry S. Kivolowitz) writes:
>First, let me state the premis from which I base my opinions:
>
>	A ``good'' Computer *SCIENCE* Education is INVALUABLE
>
>I doubt anyone would claim that formal training will contribute to
>*inferior* computer scientists. So what's the rub?

	Formal training can certainly be a detriment if that
	formal training narrows one's vision too much.  Certainly,
	a good formal education is useful in developing a certain
	style of thinking that is often invaluable in many aspects
	of computer science today.  However, (at least in my experience),
	there is a tendency for programs that teach such styles to stifle
	the development of other modes of thinking that are valuable
	in problems where a creative, innovative approach is needed.

>Perry S. Kivolowitz

	-bob atkinson
	watmath!rgatkinson