Functional Programming in Education

Explore the role of functional programming in tertiary education and its potential future applications in this conference talk from YOW! Lambda Jam 2019. Delve into the historical contributions of Abelson and Sussman's Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs course, and examine the refinements made by How to Design Programs. Consider the potential improvements that could be achieved by incorporating typed functional programming languages like Haskell into educational curricula. Gain insights into approaches and resources for teaching undergraduate programmers, as well as recommendations for industry professionals seeking to learn functional programming or develop internal training materials. Discover how functional programming concepts can enhance problem decomposition and solution design skills in computer science education.