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Direct linkde Ruiter, Laura E.; Bers, Marina U. – Computer Science Education, 2022
Background and Context: Despite the increasing implementation of coding in early curricula, there are few valid and reliable assessments of coding abilities for young children. This impedes studying learning outcomes and the development and evaluation of curricula. Objective: Developing and validating a new instrument for assessing young…
Descriptors: Programming Languages, Computer Software, Coding, Computer Science Education
Lehman, Kathleen J.; Sax, Linda J.; Zimmerman, Hilary B. – Computer Science Education, 2017
Despite the current growing popularity of the computer science (CS) major, women remain sorely underrepresented in the field, continuing to earn only 18% of bachelor's degrees. Understanding women's low rates of participation in CS is important given that the demand for individuals with CS training has grown sharply in recent years. Attracting and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Females, Computer Science Education, Intention
The Effect of Incorporating Cooperative Learning Principles in Pair Programming for Student Teachers
Mentz, E.; van der Walt, J. L.; Goosen, L. – Computer Science Education, 2008
Based on their quantitative and qualitative investigations, the authors conclude that pair programming as a strategy for teaching student teachers could be made more effective through the incorporation of principles associated with cooperative learning. They substantiate this claim by referring to a literature study about the advantages and…
Descriptors: Preservice Teachers, Learning Strategies, Cooperative Learning, Programming
