[Edu-sig] Textbooks

[GerryLowry1(905)825-9582{AbilityBusinessComputerServices}]

Chuck, based on the relation of J to NumPy as expressed by Paul
and the context of Peter's opening message of this thread, to which
I originally replied, imho, my reply was on topic ... of course, biased am I.

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While this -sig is primarily about Python, it appears also to be
about education.  I have been learning about programming since 1967
and truly think the more programming languages to which one is
exposed, the better programmer she/he will become.

q.v.:  "Ken's life was based on the importance of education and teaching"
       http://www.vector.org.uk/?area=kei&page=iverson
 
regards,
 gerry

"If your only tool is a hammer, all of your problems tend to look like nails".  (author unknown)

 From: "Peter Chase" <pchase at sulross.edu>
 Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 3:29 PM

 I'm teaching some prospective K-12 teachers this summer and propose to
 introduce them to Python.  Reasons are numerous
 -   It's the least weird language I know.
 -   It offers so many programming styles.
 -   And not least, it's free

 SO:  Any recommendations as to course textbooks?  Or just go with Zelle
 and/or O'Reilly's latest wood rat book?
 -   The students presumably have had programming courses already.
 -   I would think that K-12 students would be happier if they could generate some graphics.
 -   This is a 6-weeks course.  Little leisure time.

 Appreciate any advice.

 Peter Chase
 Sul Ross State University