The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study

Manuela Petrescu, Tudor Mihoc

2024

Abstract

The objective of our study is to ascertain the present learning behaviors, driving forces, and assessment techniques as perceived by first-year students, and to examine them through the lens of the most recent developments (pandemic, shift to remote instruction, return to in-person instruction). Educators and educational institutions can create a more accommodating learning environment that takes into account the varied needs and preferences of students by recognizing and implementing these findings, which will ultimately improve the quality of education as a whole. Students believe that in-person instruction is the most effective way to learn, with exercise-based learning, group instruction, and pair programming. Our research indicates that, for evaluation methods, there is a preference for practical and written examinations. Our findings also underscore the importance of incorporating real-world scenarios, encouraging interactive learning approaches, and creating engaging educational environments.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Petrescu M. and Mihoc T. (2024). The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-697-2, SciTePress, pages 405-412. DOI: 10.5220/0012674000003693

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu24,
author={Manuela Petrescu and Tudor Mihoc},
title={The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU},
year={2024},
pages={405-412},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012674000003693},
isbn={978-989-758-697-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 2: CSEDU
TI - The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study
SN - 978-989-758-697-2
AU - Petrescu M.
AU - Mihoc T.
PY - 2024
SP - 405
EP - 412
DO - 10.5220/0012674000003693
PB - SciTePress