This study examines how students enrolled in a two-subject teacher programme (computer science and mathematics) at the Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana, develop a conceptual understanding of programming knowledge through the implementation, recognition and explanation of programming patterns. Based on over 500 programming solutions…

Background/purpose: Programming education faces persistent challenges, including high attrition rates, low student engagement, and difficulty grasping abstract concepts. Innovative pedagogical strategies are needed to support today's diverse learners better. Game-Based Learning (GBL) has emerged as a promising approach that uses interactive and…

This study examined the effects of embodied learning experiences on students' understanding of computational thinking (CT) concepts and their ability to solve CT problems. In a mixed-reality learning environment, students mapped CT concepts, such as sequencing and loops, onto their bodily movements. These movements were later applied to robot…

This study examined the effect of gamification on visual programming and computational thinking skills among primary school students, aiming to investigate how gamified learning environments enhance cognitive skill development and conceptual integration compared to traditional teaching methods. A quasi-experimental design was employed, involving…