Factors Affecting of Computer Science Students’ Failure in an Introductory-level Programming Courses

Authors

  • MAGDALENA ANDRZEJEWSKA Doktor inżynier, Uniwersytet Pedagogiczny im. Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie, Wydział Matematyczno-Fizyczno-Techniczny, Instytut Informatyki, Zakład Badań Edukacyjnych i Nowych Mediów, Polska

Keywords:

computer science, teaching and learning programming, introduction to programming

Abstract

Teaching and learning fundamental programming is a difficult process and the failures rates of students on these subjects are high. The article describes the results of a survey conducted among CS1 students in order to get to know their opinion on the factors that affect these failures. In the respondents' opinion, the motivation of students and difficulties related to the acquisition of programming skills are decisive ones.

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Published

2018-12-15

How to Cite

ANDRZEJEWSKA, M. (2018). Factors Affecting of Computer Science Students’ Failure in an Introductory-level Programming Courses. Journal of Education, Technology and Computer Science, 26(4), 211–217. Retrieved from https://journals.ur.edu.pl/jetacomps/article/view/5766

Issue

Vol. 26 No. 4 (2018)

Section

SELECTED PROBLEMS OF SCHOOL EDUCATION

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