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Download full textMunasinghe, Bhagya; Bell, Tim; Robins, Anthony – Journal of Pedagogical Research, 2023
An unplugged approach to teaching enables students to explore Computational Thinking without using a computer. It might appear that if students are to learn programming, they should focus on computer-based work; however, it appears that using "unplugged" activities before engaging in computer-based coding (programming) activities for…
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Programming, Introductory Courses, Computation
Direct linkOtt, Claudia; Robins, Anthony; Shephard, Kerry – ACM Transactions on Computing Education, 2016
Learning the first programming language is challenging for many students. High failure rates and bimodally distributed grades lead to a pedagogical interest in supporting students in first-year programming courses (CS1). In higher education, the important role of feedback for guiding the learning process and improving the learning outcome is…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Programming, Computer Science Education, Teaching Methods
