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Should C++ Teachers share their source code?
I recently gave up on an online C++ 2 class because I fell behind and the teacher wasn't very helpful. She withheld the source code on the previous assignment which had already been graded that was the basis for the next project (pointers in this case).
Her reasoning was, "I don't distribute my source code to the programming problems to avoid their distribution and an unfair advantage if you were to take the course again. While I change the assignments every semester they are still relatively the
same."
I feel that her rationale is completely ridiculous for many reasons but the smirky dean took her side. What do you think and why?
4 Answers
- Black RoseLv 51 decade agoFavorite Answer
Let's face it, no one can farther more encapsulate the knowledge nor ensure that someone do his/her work himself/herself, easily can find million ways to get it done without even put a finger on it. one way Yahoo Answers.
It's like who cheats in exam, or who copy & paste his/her assignment. who are kidding, beside themselves??? I guess no one. And that's reminding me with Parasites, once they lose their host, they lose everything.
My point is, your instructor feels insecure about her ability of creating new challenges to test and motivate her students, and that's fortunately not your fault.
- kryzchek79Lv 51 decade ago
Would you expect your math teacher to share the steps required to solve equations on her prior tests?
Programming classes typically build upon each previous lesson. Lesson 1 might be using arrays. Lesson 2 might be reading text files into an array. If you don't have a grasp on Lesson 1, you'll be lost for Lesson 2. Having the source code won't give you a magical understanding of the fundamentals necessary to understand Lesson 2.
- tbshmkrLv 71 decade ago
NOT UNUSUAL.
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I took a C++ class that the instructor used the text book for principles only.
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Programming projects were specified and students had to develop their own source code.
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Sounds like the same professor.
