Programming is a complex task that requires the development of many skills including
knowledge of syntax, problem decomposition, algorithm development, and debugging …

AI code generators like OpenAI Codex have the potential to assist novice programmers by
generating code from natural language descriptions, however, over-reliance might …

One of the most commonly cited theories in computing education research is cognitive load
theory (CLT), which explains how learning is affected by the bottleneck of human working …

This working group asserts that Program Comprehension (ProgComp) plays a critical part in
the process of writing programs. For example, this paper is written from a basic draft that was …

Previous studies on writing and understanding programs presented evidence that
programmers beyond a novice stage utilize plans or plan-like structures. Other studies on …

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 …

We propose a framework for identifying, organizing, and communicating learning objectives
that involve program semantics. In this framework, detailed learning objectives are written …

The Structured Query Language (SQL) is a widely taught database query language in
computer science, data science, and software engineering programs. While highly …

Programming teachers have a strong need for easy-to-use instruments that provide reliable
and pedagogically useful insights into student learning. Currently, no validated tools exist for …

Computing education researchers and educators use a wide range of approaches for
measuring students' prior knowledge in programming. Such measurement can help adapt …