This paper reviews the literature relating to the factors that contribute to the difficulties in
learning of computer programming. Programming has been a difficult subject to learn and …

An unplugged approach to teaching enables students to explore Computational Thinking
without using a computer. It might appear that if students are to learn programming, they …

Tools for automatic grading programming assignments, also known as Online Judges, have
been widely used to support computer science (CS) courses. Nevertheless, few studies …

Predicting student performance as early as possible and analysing to which extent initial
student behaviour could lead to failure or success is critical in introductory programming …

This paper describes the implementation and student learning outcomes of a nationwide
professional development program for lower secondary and upper secondary school …

In this paper, we present a structured approach to develo** an outreach program aimed at
improving the coding abilities of pre-and in-service teachers. The paper presents the design …

The use of computational scaffolding is a crucial strategy to foster students' regulation of
learning skills, which is associated with increased learning achievement. However, most …

Students face several difficulties in introductory programming courses (CS1), often leading
to high dropout rates, student demotivation, and lack of interest. The literature has indicated …

Novice programmers need differentiated assessments (such as adaptive Parsons problems)
to maximize their ability to learn how to program. Parsons problems require learners to place …

Despite the importance given to providing students with programming skills, there are
significant problems in teaching programming, mainly at the entry level. Various …