As computing becomes a mainstream discipline embedded in the school curriculum and
acts as an enabler for an increasing range of academic disciplines in higher education, the …

Contribution: This paper adds to the results of previous systematic literature reviews by
addressing a more contemporary context of introductory programming. It proposes a …

Computational thinking (CT) uses concepts that are essential to computing and information
science to solve problems, design and evaluate complex systems, and understand human …

Decades of effort has been put into decreasing the high failure rates of introductory
programming courses. Whilst numerous studies suggest approaches that provide effective …

Teaching programming to beginners is a complex task. In this article, the effects of three
factors—choice of programming language, problem-solving training, and the use of …

Research into the relationship between learning computing and students' attitudes, beliefs,
and emotions often builds on theoretical frameworks from the social sciences in order to …

Background In the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematic (STEM)
education, computer programming stands as a vital discipline, amalgamating cross …

Learning to program involves acquisition of various skills including problem solving,
fundamental design techniques as well as critical thinking. Generally, most of the novice …

Use of theory within a field of research provides the foundation for designing effective
research programs and establishing a deeper understanding of the results obtained. This …

Students' performances in introductory programming courses show large variation across
students. There may be many reasons for these variations, such as methods of teaching …