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Generative AI Assisting Programming Learning: Functional Roles, Comparative Analysis, and Emerging Challenges

Year: 2025

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: This study examines the role of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in programming education through a systematic literature mapping of 52 studies across seven databases. Our analysis reveals three distinct functional roles for AI: collaborative participant, support tool, and pedagogical mediator. We compare AI-enhanced programming instruction with traditional teaching methods, finding shifts in pedagogical approaches, communication, and cognitive engagement. The research identifies key challenges spanning technical, pedagogical, ethical, and assessment dimensions. We propose a functional classification framework for AI roles and offer recommendations for responsible AI integration in programming education.

Source: Anais do ... Simpósio Brasileiro de Informática na Educação/Anais do Simpósio Brasileiro de Informática na Educação

DOI: 10.5753/sbie.2025.12361

Authors: Heloise Acco Tives Bedin, Madianita Bogo Marioti, Patricia Jaques

Institutions: Universidade Federal do Paraná, Universidade Luterana do Brasil

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior