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Ye, Jiachu; Lai, Xiaoyan; Wong, Gary Ka-Wai – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 2022
Background: Computational thinking (CT) is regarded as an essential 21st-century skill, and attempts have been made to integrate it into other subjects. Instructional approaches to CT development and assessment in the field of computer science have attracted global attention, but the influence of CT skills on other subject areas is…
Descriptors: Transfer of Training, Thinking Skills, Meta Analysis, 21st Century Skills
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Cheah, Chin Soon – Contemporary Educational Technology, 2020
This paper reviews the literature relating to the factors that contribute to the difficulties in learning of computer programming. Programming has been a difficult subject to learn and master even at the early stage of education. It has been a global problem and continues to worsen at the local level. Although, there are many education tools…
Descriptors: Difficulty Level, Programming, Computer Science Education, Educational Research
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Goodyear, Peter – Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, 1987
Examines the cognitive effects of learning to program versus programming as it is experienced in introductory classes. Research studies that have analyzed the cognitive demands of programming are reviewed and criticized, problems of transfer of programming skills are discussed, and 42 references are provided. (LRW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Science Education, Introductory Courses, Learning Strategies
Mayer, Richard E. – 1981
This review of ideas from cognitive and educational psychology that are related to the problem of how to teach non-programmers to use computers explores two techniques. The first one discussed is the effects of concrete models on people's understanding and learning of new technical information such as computer programming. Research results provide…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Computer Science Education, Educational Psychology, Educational Research
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Palumbo, David B. – Review of Educational Research, 1990
This review addresses several key issues in research on the potential relationship between programing language instruction and problem solving. Issues associated with problem-solving theory, expertise, transfer of training, treatment-related issues, language-related issues, and sampling are considered. Treatment-related and language-related issues…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Educational Research, Literature Reviews, Methods Research
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Van Merrienboer, Jeroen J. G.; Paas, Fred G. W. C. – Computers in Human Behavior, 1990
Discussion of computer programing at the secondary level focuses on automation and schema acquisition as two processes important in learning cognitive skills such as programing. Their effects on learning outcomes and transfer of training are examined, the importance of worked examples is highlighted, and instructional design principles are…
Descriptors: Automation, Cognitive Structures, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education
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Beard, Charles H. – Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 1993
Discusses the positive transfer of computer-related skills to new computer tasks and reviews transfer-related literature to provide recommendations to facilitate better transfer of students' skills from introductory computer classes to future needs. Topics addressed include course goals, user interfaces, problem solving, and software. (Contains 60…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Course Objectives, Courseware
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Stine, Walter D.; Wildemuth, Barbara M. – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1992
Research in human computer interaction and instructional design can provide insights into effective methods for training microcomputer users. Suggestions include utilizing error recognition and recovery, development of mental models, simplification of documentation, and using cognitive approaches that allow transfer of knowledge to new situations.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science Education, Experiential Learning