What is it about?
Programming is a difficult subject to learn and teach. When it comes to students learning basic programming information and skills, university-level introductory programming courses (Java, C++, Visual Basic, and Python) are critical. Students' achievement is negatively impacted by a negative attitude about programming. As a result, the study discovered the impact of students' perceptions in university computer programming courses. The study covered students studying Computer Science from the University of Ghana. A survey descriptive design with a quantitative technique was used in this investigation. The population of the study was 2,030 with 368 sample size. Purposive sampling was utilized to choose University of Ghana, Legon as the study's location. The study's participants were chosen using a stratified random sampling technique. Closed-ended questionnaire was used for data collection. The SPSS version 26 and PROCESS Macro were used to analyze the data. Respondents’ data were examined applying both inferential and descriptive statistics. The study revealed that students see programming as unfamiliar was the highest perception of programming to students. The study found that students see programming as easy with dedication was the lowest perception of programming to students. In conclusion, the significant impact of perception of students in Computer Programming account for 84% of the contribution of factors that influence self-efficacy.
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Why is it important?
The study is important because it highlights how students' perceptions of programming significantly influence their achievement in university-level introductory programming courses. By identifying that a negative attitude towards programming can hinder success, the research underscores the need for educational strategies that address and improve students' perceptions. Understanding these perceptions can help educators develop targeted interventions to enhance self-efficacy and engagement in programming, ultimately leading to better learning outcomes and a more skilled workforce in computer science fields.
Perspectives
The perspective of the study is evaluative and solution-oriented, focusing on the relationship between students' perceptions and their success in programming courses. It adopts a quantitative approach to gather and analyze data, offering a clear view of how perceptions shape learning experiences. The research aims to provide insights that can inform teaching methods and curriculum design, advocating for strategies that foster positive attitudes and self-efficacy among students. By doing so, it seeks to improve educational practices and outcomes in computer science education at the university level.
Mr. Isaac Atta Senior Ampofo
University of Liverpool
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This page is a summary of: effects of students’ perception on self-efficacy in programming courses at the tertiary institution, Ukrainian Journal of Educational Studies and Information Technology, June 2023, Bogdan Khmelnitsky Melitopol State Pedagogical University,
DOI: 10.32919/uesit.2023.02.02.
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