An Exploration of How a Technology-Facilitated Part-Complete Solution Method Supports the Learning of Computer Programming
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Informing Science Institute
Faculty
Faculty of Business and Law
School
School of Management
RAS ID
4598
Abstract
This paper reports on the findings from a qualitative research study into the use of a technologyfacilitated part-complete solution method (PCSM) that was used to support the learning of computer programming. The use of part-complete solutions to programming problems is one way in which the cognitive load that students experience during learning can be reduced. A code restructuring tool, CORT, was built to support the PCSM and an inquiry into its effectiveness took place over a period of 14 weeks at an Australian university. Results suggest that: the system provided strong scaffolding for student learning; students engaged well with the system and generally used a thoughtful and considered cognitive strategy; and the highest level of support was for student semantic difficulties, although there was also strong support for algorithmic and structural difficulties.
DOI
10.28945/3127
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
Garner, S. K. (2007). An exploration of how a technology-facilitated part-complete solution method supports the learning of computer programming. Issues in Informing Science and Information Technology, 4, 491-501. Available here