Naslov
Applicability of knowledge: Motivational factor for beginning learners of programming

Autori
Ostojić, Tomislav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
MIPRO 2018: 41st International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics: Proceedings / Skala, Karolj ... [et al.] - Rijeka : Hrvatska udruga za informacijsku i komunikacijsku tehnologiju, elektroniku i mikroelektroniku - MIPRO, 2018, 491-493

ISBN
978-953-233-097-7

Skup
41st International Convention on Information and Communication Technology, Electronics and Microelectronics (MIPRO 2018)

Mjesto i datum
Opatija, Hrvatska, 21.05.2018. - 25.05.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
context ; motivation ; programming ; programming to a real-world ; robotics ; short-term

Sažetak
Knowledge of programming, basic algorithmic structures and planning using algorithms is the literacy of the 21st century. Learning such knowledge is not easy and requires complex thinking and the dedication of time and effort. To attract students to the study of programming, we should not turn to the traditional method of imparting knowledge but rather teach such knowledge in parallel with other topics to build subject-related programming knowledge and to motivate students to apply such knowledge to other topics. Writing, reading and mathematics are taught at the initial stages of schooling (up to a certain point), but programming has generally only been applicable when students have acquired a certain level of knowledge. So, early departure from opportunities to teach programming creates problems in this respect and later results in a potentially small pool of programmers. The present research deals with how to increase students’ initial motivation to learn programming through the use of robotics, automation, electronics programming and block programming (without encoding). This research is based on two hypotheses: Students are motivated to learn knowledge with relevant applications (H1). And, showing the applicability of programming increases the short-term motivation of students to learn programming (H2). The examination of students’ motivation was done through self- assessment using a Likert scale before and after students received an in-class demonstration of the applications of programming.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Računarstvo, Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti, Pedagogija

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