Our failing students: a study of a repeat group

Authors:
Judy Sheard;Dianne Hagan
Affiliations:
School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Monash University, Australia;School of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Monash University, Australia
Venue:
ITiCSE '98 Proceedings of the 6th annual conference on the teaching of computing and the 3rd annual conference on Integrating technology into computer science education: Changing the delivery of computer science education
Year:
1998

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Abstract

The high failure and low retention rates of students in introductory programming courses are of growing concern.This study looks at a group of students who are repeating an introductory programing subject, exploring issues which may affect their learning and ultimate success. Comparisons are made with a group of new students undertaking the same subject.The students were surveyed in the middle and at the end of one semester. A profile of the students, focussing on their motivation for their course selection and commitment to this course, was established. Their opinions on the usefulness of their classes, various resources, tutorial work and assignment work were sought. The needs and concerns of these students, highlighted in the surveys, are discussed and suggestions are made for the establishment of a special learning environment for failing students.