Bridging the gap through co-creation: learning programming in a mixed backgrounds class

Andritsch, Jarutas, Wilde, Adriana and Arm, Karen (2024) Bridging the gap through co-creation: learning programming in a mixed backgrounds class. Astarte, Troy, Hull, Duncan and McNeill, Fiona (eds.) In UKICER 2024: Proceedings of the 2024 Conference on United Kingdom and Ireland Computing Education Research. Association for Computing Machinery.. (doi:10.1145/3689535.3689544).

Abstract

We conducted action research on a programming class of 66 MSc students following a content co-creation approach. This allowed students to create problems and write programs to solve them, enhancing their understanding and programming skills. Pre-tests, post-tests, and a survey assessed their knowledge and opinions. Post-test scores on 28 consenting participants showed significant improvement and enhanced comprehension irrespective of their background. Positive feedback highlighted improvements in critical thinking, motivation, and a sense of belonging. The results evidence a positive impact of content co-creation, proving it to be an inclusive approach to develop all students' coding skills.

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Author: Adriana Wilde

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