Befriending Computer Programming: A Proposed Approach to Teaching Introductory Programming

Miliszewska, Iwona; Tan, Grace

doi:10.28945/3095

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“…In [6], authors confirmed that programming is a compulsory subject and an essential component in Computer Science curriculum, and that many novice learners often drop out from their degree courses due to either performing poorly or failing in programming subjects, which are considered the most hated and feared areas in a Computing qualification. In emphasizing the difficulty of the programming process, the reference clarified that programming techniques and skills are also hard to teach, not only because the traditional teaching methods are not very effective in the areas of scripting and problem solving, but also because such skills are best learned through experience.…”

Section: A Traditional Programmingmentioning

confidence: 94%

Visualizing Computer Programming in a Computer-based Simulated Environment

Attallah¹

2017

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Abstract-This paper investigated the challenges presented by computer programming (sequential/traditional, concurrent and parallel) for novice programmers and developers. The researcher involved Higher Education in Computer Science students learning programming at multiple levels, as they could well represent beginning programmers, who would struggle in successfully achieving a running program due to the complexity of this theoretical process, which has no similar real-life representation. The paper explored the difficulties faced by students in understanding this challenging, yet fundamental, subject of all Computer Science/Computing degree programmes, and focused on the advantages of visualization techniques to facilitate the learning of computer programming, with recommendations on effective computer-based simulated platforms to achieve this visualization. The paper recommended the application of virtual world technologies, such as 'Second Life', to achieve the visualization required to facilitate the understanding and learning of computer programming. The paper demonstrated extensive evidence on the advantages of these technologies to achieve program visualization, and how they facilitated enhanced learning of the programming process. The paper also addressed the benefits of collaboration and experimentation, which are ideal for learning computer programming, and how these aspects are strongly supported in virtual worlds.

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Section: A Traditional Programmingmentioning

confidence: 94%

Visualizing Computer Programming in a Computer-based Simulated Environment

Attallah¹

2017

ijacsa

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“…This is because it requires more of individual's skills than knowledge (Sarpong, 2013;Hadjerrouit, 2008;Miliszewska and Tan, 2007).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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The use of engineering design concept for computer programming course: A model of blended learning environment

Tritrakan¹,

Kidrakarn²,

Asanok³

2016

Educ. Res. Rev.

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The aim of this research is to develop a learning model which blends factors from learning environment and engineering design concept for learning in computer programming course. The usage of the model was also analyzed. This study presents the design, implementation, and evaluation of the model. The research methodology is divided into three phases, they are: reviewing related literatures and surveying needs and problems in teaching computer programming in order to analyze and synthesize the elements of the model, developing a model which blends learning environment and learning activities based on engineering design processes, and evaluating the effects of using implemented environment on the learners' programming conceptual understanding, problem-solving using programming skills, program analytical skills, and attitude in learning programming. The samples in this study include 8 experts who examine the tentative model and 52 undergraduate students of computer science program in Bansomdejchaopraya Rajabhat University, Thailand, to evaluate the implemented model. The student samples were separated into two groups which are control and experiment group. The results of the comparison between pre-test and post-test scores showed that the programming conceptual understanding, problem-solving by using programming skills, and program analytical skills of the students were significantly increased. In addition, in comparing between control and experiment groups, the scores of problem-solving using programming skills and program analytical skills of the experiment group are significantly higher than that of the control group. However, there were no significant differences in the scores of programming conceptual understanding between those groups. It was also found that the students in experiment group have a high attitude in learning programming in high level.

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“…Some students who struggle with programming may drop out of the course while others might choose a career path which does not involve programming (Miliszewska & Tan, 2007;Stamouli et al, 2004).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Exploring Second Life as a Learning Environment for Computer Programming

Sajjanhar¹,

Faulkner²

2014

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Computer programming can be challenging for beginners because of the need to understand abstract programming concepts. In this paper, we study the use of the Second Life (SL) virtual world for learning computer programming concepts. We conduct an empirical study for learning computer programming in SL by addressing affordances of SL for experiential problem-based learning pedagogies. We present preliminary findings, the promises and the limitations of Second Life as an environment for learning computer programming.

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Befriending Computer Programming: A Proposed Approach to Teaching Introductory Programming

Cited by 28 publications

References 26 publications

Visualizing Computer Programming in a Computer-based Simulated Environment

Visualizing Computer Programming in a Computer-based Simulated Environment

The use of engineering design concept for computer programming course: A model of blended learning environment

Exploring Second Life as a Learning Environment for Computer Programming

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