Attitudes towards computer science-computing experiences as a starting point and barrier to computer science

Authors:
Carsten Schulte;Maria Knobelsdorf
Affiliations:
Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany;Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Venue:
Proceedings of the third international workshop on Computing education research
Year:
2007

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Abstract

In which way do computing experiences shape attitudes towards computer science? Why do they foster some students' commitment to the subject while they deter others? By using a qualitative research approach we observed that computing experiences have impacts on several dimensions: They affect the self-image with regard to computing, the world-image with regard to conceptions of the subject, and habits in computing. We determined different perceptions of computing (summarized as: use, professional use and design), which together with attitudes (attributions and concepts) of the field enable or inhibit pathways into the field.