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GOMES, Anabela; HENRIQUES, Joana  y  MENDES, António José. Uma proposta para ajudar alunos com dificuldades na aprendizagem inicial de programação de computadores. Educ. Form. Tecnol. [online]. 2008, vol.01, n.01, pp.93-103. ISSN 1646-933X.

Abstract: The high failure rate in introductory programming courses, where basic programming concepts are taught, is a universal problem that has motivated several authors to investigate the causes of those difficulties. Several tools have been proposed to help students learn programming. Although some of these tools have been reported to have a positive effect in student learning, the problem remains almost the same. From our point of view there are several reasons that cause that problem. We consider that the study and teaching methods are not suitable, the students lack previous preparation on problem solving. We also consider that the nature of the subject is complex and that students have lack of motivation in studying for these subjects. We think that the traditional methodologies to teach and learn these subjects are not enough nor appropriate. So we propose a new tool, focused on problem solving, providing a set of suitable activities according to the students’ cognitive needs and knowledge level, also supporting students with different backgrounds and learning styles.

Palabras clave : Programming Learning; Learning Styles; Psychology of Programming.

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