Multiple choice technology programming languages

Computer science professors Qusay Mahmoud and Cay Horstmann agree that the biggest mistake made by teachers of computer science is

  1. Overwhelming students with too much code complexity too early

  2. Lecturing too much

  3. Failing to educate students in the use of tools

  4. Failing to encourage individual creativity and initiative
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Qusay Mahmoud and Cay Horstmann identified excessive lecturing as a primary pedagogical error in computer science education. This approach reduces student engagement and hands-on practice time. Option A refers to complexity management, which is a separate concern. Option C relates to tool literacy, not core teaching methodology. Option D concerns creativity, which is distinct from lecture-centric instruction issues.

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