The Buggy Path to the Development of Programming Expertise.

Pea, Roy D.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ353048

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1987

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The Buggy Path to the Development of Programming Expertise.

Pea, Roy D.; And Others

Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, v9 n1 p5-30 Win 1987

An overall schema of interpretation for programming instructors is given, so that the misconceptions students develop in programming can be determined more readily. Types of language-independent and -dependent bugs, how they can be identified, and how to help students overcome them are addressed. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Error Patterns, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Mathematics Instruction, Metacognition, Programing, Secondary Education, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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