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Efecan, Can Fatih; Sendag, Serkan; Gedik, Nuray – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2021
Learning programming is a painful process for most students, especially those learning text- based programming languages. In this study, based on the principle of Bandura's social learning theory, the vicarious real-life experiences of several pioneers in the field of IT and programming were presented as 15-minutes stories to a group of 9th…
Descriptors: Programming, Computer Science Education, Academic Achievement, Comparative Analysis
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Saritepeci, Mustafa – Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 2020
This paper is to investigate into the effect of design-based learning (DBL) activities and programing training on computational thinking (CT) skills. In total, 119 from the ninth grade students were recruited for this study conducted within the scope of Computer Science course. A semi-experimental research design was adopted, and DBL activities…
Descriptors: Computation, Thinking Skills, Skill Development, High School Students
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Richard, Gabriela T.; Giri, Sagun – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2019
This article proposes and explores the kinds of computational thinking, creative practices, design activities, and inclusive learning opportunities provided to diverse high school youth when designing integrated systems through simultaneously physically and digitally responsive wearable games and systems. Previous work in this area, conducted by…
Descriptors: High School Students, Computation, Thinking Skills, Creativity
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Rose, Jennifer S.; Dierker, Lisa C. – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2020
We adapted a multidisciplinary, project-based curriculum to introduce high school students to statistical inquiry. We examined student background characteristics, learning experiences, and course outcomes for 30 students aged 12 to 14 entering ninth grade who were involved in a 1-week, accelerated version of a Passion-Driven Statistics curriculum.…
Descriptors: Statistics, Mathematics Curriculum, Curriculum Development, High School Students