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Puzzle-based learning, problem-based and project-based learning are main methods used by academics. When a teacher devises a course design plan with about half month duration, a puzzle-based plan may be too narrow while a projected-based plan may be too big at the same time. We talk about applying problem-based learning in course design in the paper. A winged-edge data structure is employed in our java course design plan in order to express a complex problem with a single data structure. With this complex problem, the plan can make students have great leeway to include as many as possible concepts, such as class, interface, encapsulation to their final work. Students are grouped in order to develop their team spirit in studying.
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Xie, Y. (2011). Applying Problem-Based Learning in Course Design Teaching. In: Zhou, M., Tan, H. (eds) Advances in Computer Science and Education Applications. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 202. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-22456-0_14
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