What does it take to learn 'programming thinking'?

Eckerdal, Anna; Thuné, Michael; Berglund, Anders

doi:10.1145/1089786.1089799

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“…Thus, we consider that similar methods could be used to advance the research reported here, e.g., think-aloud problem-solving [11] and phenomenography [8].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version Control with Git

Isomöttönen

Cochez

2014

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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Abstract. Scholars agree on the importance of incorporating use of version control systems (VCSs) into computing curricula, so as to be able to prepare students for today's distributed and collaborative work places. One of the present-day distributed version control systems (DVCSs) is Git, the system we have used on several courses. In this paper, we report on the challenges for learning and using the system based on a survey data collected from a project-based course and our own teaching experiences during several different kinds of computing courses. The results of this analysis are discussed and recommendations are made.

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“…Thus, we consider that similar methods could be used to advance the research reported here, e.g., think-aloud problem-solving [11] and phenomenography [8].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version Control with Git

Isomöttönen

Cochez

2014

Communications in Computer and Information Science

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“…Phenomenography is a qualitative, empirically based research approach that has been successfully used in research on learning of computer science in higher education. Examples of phenomenographic studies include research on students' conceptions of introductory programming [19] and of computer network protocols [20], and teachers' understanding of object-oriented programming [21].…”

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How do master level students in computer science perceive plagiarism?

Berglund¹,

Thota²

2011

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Abstract-Plagiarism is a serious problem in computer science. This paper reports the analyses of data about plagiarism that was gathered from master level students in computing. We have identified how students perceive plagiarism, how they choose to respond when faced by a scenario involving plagiarism, and what drives them to take a particular stance or adopt an action. The data-driven analyses show complex understanding of plagiarism and a range of motives that could lead students to plagiarize. We have found discrepancies between how students understand plagiarism and how they argue they would act when facing a dilemma involving plagiarism. The implications of these perceptions and motives for computer science educators are discussed. A number of questions for discussion and further investigation are raised.

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“…Therefore, programming skills do not appear to be mechanical, surface level skills, but they require a profound understanding (a mental schema, perhaps). Eckerdal & Berglund (2005) discuss programming thinking by presenting a first year programming course where object oriented programming was introduced. Students that were interviewed about object oriented thinking had difficulties in describing it, because the object oriented paradigm is built on a set of abstract concepts that are not easily adopted.…”

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Culture and cognition in information technology education

Holvikivi¹

2007

European Journal of Engineering Education

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What does it take to learn 'programming thinking'?

Cited by 72 publications

References 5 publications

Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version Control with Git

Challenges and Confusions in Learning Version Control with Git

How do master level students in computer science perceive plagiarism?

Culture and cognition in information technology education

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