Debugging code is a central skill for students but also a considerable challenge when
learning to program: helplessness and, in consequence, frustration when confronted with …

Reintroducing computer science (CS) education in K–12 schools to promote computational
thinking (CT) has attracted significant attention among scholars and educators. Among the …

Debugging is a crucial skill in programming education, yet it remains a significant challenge
for both learners and educators. Despite the known benefits of tutoring-style videos in …

Students learning computer science frequently struggle with debugging errors in their code.
These struggles can have significant downstream effects—negatively influencing how …

Computational thinking is increasingly introduced at primary school level, usually with some
form of programming activity. In particular, educational robots provide an opportunity for …

Block-based programming languages like enable children to be creative while learning to
program. Even though the block-based approach simplifies the creation of programs …

While professional integrated programming environments support developers with
advanced debugging functionality, block-based programming environments for young …

Play is widely viewed as an impetus for learning and development. Video games are one
popular form of play offering an engaging and motivating environment to develop self …

This paper articulates an approach to incorporating instructor feedback in design-based
research. Throughout the process of designing and implementing curriculum to support …

Learning to program is a challenging process, known to instill a range of thoughts and
feelings among learners. In particular, debugging is known to evoke emotional reactions in …