Authors:
Simone C. Santos
;
Patricia Azevedo Tedesco
;
Matheus Borba
and
Matheus Brito
Affiliation:
Centro de informática, UFPE, Rua Jornalista Aníbal Fernandes, s/n, Cidade Universitária (Campus Recife), CEP: 50.740-560, Recife, PE, Brazil
Keyword(s):
Educational Innovation, Teaching Computer Programming, Systematic Literature Review.
Abstract:
One of the main challenges of computing education is the teaching of computer programming. Technical skills related to algorithm logic, programming language syntax, and computational platforms are required to program. In addition, several non-technical skills are required, enabling the student to understand and to interpret real problems, to work in groups and to strive for effective and efficient solutions. To meet these challenges, innovative teaching methodologies have been applied in teaching programming, building learning environments that are more conducive to the development of these skills. In order to understand how these methodologies are being used, this work presents the result of a systematic literature review, motivated by the following research question: "What are the innovative teaching and learning approaches to programming, how are they applied and what are the main results of their application? In this study, we considered three digital libraries and found 24 prima
ry studies, following the Kitchenham methodology. These studies were categorized into 6 groups and highlighted challenges related to the problems addressed, teaching environment, content, human capital involved and assessment process. The studies also showed evidence of success cases, as well as open paths for new research.
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