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Optimists Have More Fun, but Do They Learn Better? On the Influence of Emotional and Social Factors on Learning Introductory Computer Science
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Bennedsen, Jens; Caspersen, Michael E. – Computer Science Education, 2008
In order to better understand predictors of success and, when possible, improve the design of the first year computer science courses at university to increase the likelihood of success, we study a number of factors that may potentially indicate students' computer science aptitude. Based on findings in general education, we have studied the…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Academic Achievement, Mental Health, Correlation