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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 linkRobins, Anthony – Computer Science Education, 2010
Compared to other subjects, the typical introductory programming (CS1) course has higher than usual rates of both failing and high grades, creating a characteristic bimodal grade distribution. In this article, I explore two possible explanations. The conventional explanation has been that learners naturally fall into populations of programmers and…
Descriptors: Programming, Learning Processes, Grading, Simulation
