Journal article
Studying computer programming externally: Who succeeds?
Distance Education, Vol.18(2), pp.236-256
1997
Abstract
Learning computer programming is difficult for many students. Distance education students in particular often have problems as the difficulty of the course content is compounded by the problems of isolation from other students and their tutor. This paper reports an investigation of distance education student performance in an introductory computer programming course. The aim of the study was to develop a better understanding of the factors associated with academic success, withdrawal or failure and to attempt to identify students at risk of non-completion. Some implications for teaching computer programming externally are discussed.
Details
- Title
- Studying computer programming externally: Who succeeds?
- Authors/Creators
- T.J. McGill (Author/Creator)S.E. Volet (Author/Creator)V.J. Hobbs (Author/Creator)
- Publication Details
- Distance Education, Vol.18(2), pp.236-256
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Identifiers
- 991005544552007891
- Copyright
- © 1997 Taylor & Francis
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Information Technology
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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