Object-oriented Programming Teaching in English Through Computational Fairy Tales to Non-native Speakers
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In modern programming education, the object-oriented approach is one of widely used methodologies and a basic component of university curricula. However, despite all its advantages, object-oriented programming is difficult to learn and requires significant time and effort to understand its concepts and use them effectively. Higher education institutions play a crucial role in helping students develop strong object-oriented programming skills, especially in English. One of the possible solutions to these challenges is the use of Computational Fairy Tales by Jeremy Kubica. Written by a native speaker and computer science expert, these stories simplify complex programming principles by supporting technical English vocabulary and cultural context. J.Kubica’s Computational Fairy tales integrate object-oriented programming concepts with professional English language learning. This engaging and effective approach helps non-native speakers master programming concepts while improving their communication skills for IT careers. With the author’s permission, these texts have been adapted into methodological guidelines designed to enhance reading comprehension and professional communication in object-oriented programming. The adapted materials include pre-reading, reading, and post-reading activities aimed at developing vocabulary, comprehension, and analytical skills.
Author: Lesia V. Pikun
Institution: Chernihiv Polytechnic National University
Language: English
Subfield: Computer Science Applications
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4411002225