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Students' Visualisations of Programming Concepts: An Exploratory Analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores the intuitive visualisations of code created by novice programming students with the aim of uncovering how these reflect their understanding of fundamental programming concepts. Through a thematic analysis of student drawings, this exploratory research identifies common themes and categorises different modes of visual expression. The findings reveal great variations in how students can visualise code, and suggest that drawings can serve as an effective tool for both diagnosing student misconceptions and supporting their learning of programming. This study highlights the potential of incorporating visual exercises into programming education to improve concept comprehension.

Source: Norsk IKT-konferanse for forskning og utdanning

DOI: 10.5324/nikt.6219

Authors: Rolando Gonzalez, Trond Klevgaard, Kjetil Raaen

Institution: Høyskolen Kristiania

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404828195

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