The Effect of In-Service Training of Computer Science Teachers on Scratch Programming Language Skills Using an Electronic Learning Platform on Programming Skills and the Attitudes towards Teaching Programming
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| Title: | The Effect of In-Service Training of Computer Science Teachers on Scratch Programming Language Skills Using an Electronic Learning Platform on Programming Skills and the Attitudes towards Teaching Programming |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Alkaria, Ahm, Alhassan, Riyadh |
| Source: | Journal of Education and Training Studies. Nov 2017 5(11):1-12. |
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| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2017 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Education Level: | Middle Schools |
| Descriptors: | Programming Languages, Programming, Electronic Learning, Inservice Teacher Education, Computer Science Education, Teaching Skills, Teacher Attitudes, Middle School Teachers, Control Groups, Experimental Groups, Achievement Tests, Statistical Significance, Teaching Methods, Program Effectiveness, Quasiexperimental Design, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis |
| Geographic Terms: | Saudi Arabia |
| ISSN: | 2324-805X |
| Abstract: | This study was conducted to examine the effect of in-service training of computer science teachers in Scratch language using an electronic learning platform on acquiring programming skills and attitudes towards teaching programming. The sample of this study consisted of 40 middle school computer science teachers. They were assigned into two groups; 20 teachers were in the control group and 20 teachers in the experimental group. The study tools consist of an achievement test in Scratch programming language and a measure of attitudes toward programming instruction. After the experimental treatment at the end of the second semester, the teachers were examined and the results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the achievement test mean scores in favor of the experimental group that trained using an electronic training platform. The results also showed a positive effect on attitudes toward teaching programming for the experimental group. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 41 |
| Entry Date: | 2017 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1157844 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This study was conducted to examine the effect of in-service training of computer science teachers in Scratch language using an electronic learning platform on acquiring programming skills and attitudes towards teaching programming. The sample of this study consisted of 40 middle school computer science teachers. They were assigned into two groups; 20 teachers were in the control group and 20 teachers in the experimental group. The study tools consist of an achievement test in Scratch programming language and a measure of attitudes toward programming instruction. After the experimental treatment at the end of the second semester, the teachers were examined and the results showed that there were statistically significant differences between the achievement test mean scores in favor of the experimental group that trained using an electronic training platform. The results also showed a positive effect on attitudes toward teaching programming for the experimental group. |
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| ISSN: | 2324-805X |