Summary of key messages from the HMIE Aspect Report on Computing provision in Scotland's Colleges 2009
Presented to Heads of Computing Conference, Glasgow 4th Dec 2009
7. Deep vs Surface Deep Surface An intention to understand material for oneself An intention simply to reproduce parts of the content Vigorous and critical interaction with knowledge content Ideas and information accepted passively Relating ideas to one's previous knowledge and experience Concentrating only on what is required for assessment Discovering and using organizing principles to integrate ideas Not reflecting on purpose or strategies Relating evidence to conclusions Memorising facts and procedures routinely Examining the logic of arguments Failing to distinguish guiding principles or patterns