Reading skills can predict the programming performance of novices : an eye-tracking study

Due to the character of programming languages, reading ability may have more impact on learning to program than on learning in other subjects. This paper describes an exploratory study of the relationship between reading skills, as perceived through eye tracking, and the ability to program. An empir...

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Published in:	Perspectives in education Vol. 37; no. 2; pp. 35 - 52
Main Author:	Schoeman, Marthie
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Bloemfontein University of the Free State 01.11.2019 University of the Free State Faculty of Education University of the Free State, Faculty of Education
Subjects:	Ability Academic achievement Accuracy At risk populations At Risk Students Attention Barriers Cognition & reasoning Comprehension Eye Movements Eye tracking Human-computer interface Identification Inferences Interactive learning Interactive learning environments Introductory Courses Language Languages Learning Learning Strategies Listening Memory Novices Post-secondary education Predictor Variables Programming Programming and programming languages Programming Languages Readers Reading ability Reading Comprehension Reading Difficulties Reading Programs Reading Skills Selective attention Skills Students Success Teaching/learning strategies Thinking Skills Tracking Written language
ISSN:	0258-2236, 2519-593X
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