The effects of first programming language on college students' computing attitude and achievement: a comparison of graphical and textual languages

Background and Context: The relationship between novices' first programming language and their future achievement has drawn increasing interest owing to recent efforts to expand K-12 computing education. This article contributes to this topic by analyzing data from a retrospective study of more...

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Published in:	Computer science education Vol. 29; no. 1; pp. 23 - 48
Main Authors:	Chen, Chen, Haduong, Paulina, Brennan, Karen, Sonnert, Gerhard, Sadler, Philip
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Norwood Routledge 02.01.2019 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	Academic Achievement Attitudes College Students Computation Computer Attitudes Computer science Computer Science Education Education first programming language Grades (Scholastic) Introductory Courses pedagogical issues postsecondary education Predictor Variables Prior Learning Programming and programming languages Programming Languages Science Curriculum secondary education Students teaching and learning strategies
ISSN:	0899-3408, 1744-5175
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