Repertory grid

Abstract

In this paper, the repertory grid is presented as a technique to explore novice programmers' experiences within the context of an action research project. The theoretical and methodological aspects of the technique are discussed. The findings from the technique that combined quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods are provided. These findings relate to the learning process, learning content, and learning support as experienced by the students in an introductory object-oriented programming course. The repertory grid technique is then appraised for its relevance and usefulness to the project, and for its contribution to the diversity of computer science research methods. Insights gained from the use of the technique are shared with the community of computer science educators.

Experimental Evaluation of OOP Concepts Learning with a Kit-Build Concept Map: A Case Study

“…This stage is divided into four sub-stages: recognize-base knowledge, domain vocabulary; trace-desk check a coding solution; interpret-code a low-level solution; and translate-interpret and convert code. KB concept mapping is considered in the domain of learning media that supports the first stage of essential facts and concepts of OOP: -recognize-base knowledge, domain vocabulary.‖ This is the stage in which learners learn and demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of essential facts and concepts relating to OOP [29]. Fig.…”

“…Learning media could be in the form of a printed or online copy (computer-supported media). In computer science education, computer-supported learning media for teaching and learning is a necessity [29]. In this study, KB provides computer-supported learning media that could realize knowledge visualization in the stage of understanding the essential facts and concepts of OOP.…”

“…According to Thota and Whitfield [29], the learning media can be divided into five categories, which are as follows: narrative media-non interactive presentation; interactive-user controlled; adaptive-respond to user; communicative-informing, discussing; and productive-create models, descriptions. Existing tools that aim to aid OOP learning fall into the interactive and adaptive category.…”

A Novel Use of Honey’s Aggregation Approach to the Analysis of Repertory Grids

“… 1. These are (in chronological order): Hisrich and Jankowicz (1990); Díaz de Leó and Guild (2003); Dobosz-Bourne and Jankowicz (2006); Ensor et al (2007); Müller et al (2008; conference proceedings); Muir (2008; PhD thesis); Müller et al (2009; conference proceedings); Dima (2010; DBA thesis); Thota (2011; conference proceedings); Kreber and Klampfleitner (2012); Raja et al (2013). …”