International Journal of Information Technology | |
Teaching Computer Programming to Diverse Students: A Comparative, Mixed-Methods, Classroom Research Study | |
Almudena Konrad ; Tomás Galguera | |
关键词: Computational thinking; computing education; computer programming curriculum; logic; teaching methods.; | |
DOI : 10.1999/1307-6892/10009704 | |
学科分类:计算机应用 | |
来源: World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (W A S E T) | |
【 摘 要 】
Lack of motivation and interest is a serious obstacle to students’ learning computing skills. A need exists for a knowledge base on effective pedagogy and curricula to teach computer programming. This paper presents results from research evaluating a six-year project designed to teach complex concepts in computer programming collaboratively, while supporting students to continue developing their computer thinking and related coding skills individually. Utilizing a quasi-experimental, mixed methods design, the pedagogical approaches and methods were assessed in two contrasting groups of students with different socioeconomic status, gender, and age composition. Analyses of quantitative data from Likert-scale surveys and an evaluation rubric, combined with qualitative data from reflective writing exercises and semi-structured interviews yielded convincing evidence of the project’s success at both teaching and inspiring students.
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