We present a brief overview of a model for the human cognitive architecture and three
learning theories based on this model: cognitive load theory, cognitive apprenticeship, and …

With the introduction of computer programming in schools around the world, a myriad of
guides are being published to support educators who are teaching this subject, often for the …

Learning programming is a difficult task. The learning process is particularly disorienting
when you are approaching programming for the first time. As a student you are exposed to …

Research shows that examples play an important role for cognitive skill acquisition. Students
as well as teachers rank examples as important resources for learning to program. Therefore …

The problems associated with learning and teaching first year University Computer Science
(CS1) programming classes are summarized showing that various support tools and …

Example programs play an important role in the teaching and learning of programming.
Students as well as teachers rank examples as the most important resources for learning to …

We investigated implications of transparent mechanisms in the context of an introductory
object-oriented programming course using Python. Here transparent mechanisms are those …

Students'" copying" is often considered negatively. In this paper, we explore the ways in
which copying and imitation are used positively by computing instructors in their teaching …

Example programs play an important role in learning to program. They work as templates,
guidelines, and inspiration for learners when develo** their own programs. It is therefore …

This paper explores the educational benefits of introducing the aspect-oriented
programming paradigm into a programming course in a study on a sample of 75 …