Abstract:Computer programming is often perceived as being difficult to teach and learn. Many researchers have investigated the most effective approaches to teaching computer programming, and the results of such investigations are inconsistent. Despite ongoing investigations into teaching approaches, researchers have not yet focused their studies on determining on which factors affecting student academic motivation educational researchers should focus when they implement pedagogical interventions. The research takes thi… Show more
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