Exploring learner conceptions of programming

Errol Thompson; Lynn Hunt; Professor Kinshuk

Exploring learner conceptions of programming

Errol Thompson^*, Lynn Hunt, Professor Kinshuk

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Abstract

The objective of this paper is to argue for an approach to the scholarship of teaching based on conceptions of learning and task representation. A case study based on learning to implement a data structure using test-driven development is presented to illustrate the issues. Documented phenomenographic investigations into concepts of programming are referenced to lay a foundation for future research into improving learning and teaching of programming themes.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology Series
Pages	205-211
Number of pages	7
Volume	52
Publication status	Published - 2006
Event	8th Australasian Computing Education Conference, ACE 2006 - Hobart, TAS, Australia Duration: 16 Jan 2006 → 19 Jan 2006

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Conference	8th Australasian Computing Education Conference, ACE 2006
Country/Territory	Australia
City	Hobart, TAS
Period	16/01/06 → 19/01/06

Keywords

Conceptions of programming
Learning process
Task representation

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