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Perkins, D. N.; And Others – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1986
Examines reasons why some elementary and secondary students learn programming in BASIC and LOGO much better than others suggesting this happens because students bring different learning patterns to the programming context. Pitfalls novices face in learning programming are discussed, and instructional design suggestions to foster better learning…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Instructional Improvement