The effects of pair programming in an introductory programming course in Thailand
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Author list: Songsriwittaya A.
Publisher: Hindawi
Publication year: 2011
Start page: 667
End page: 671
Number of pages: 5
ISBN: 9786161201883
eISSN: 1745-4557
Languages: English-Great Britain (EN-GB)
Abstract
This experimental study aimed to assess the effects of pair programming pedagogy in an introductory programming course at a public university in Thailand. There were total 65 undergraduate students participated in two sections; 31students in solo section and 34 students in paired section. Results indicated that pair programming students performed better on lab assignments and examinations than their solo counterparts. Moreover, pair programming created a laboratory environment conductive to more active learning and enjoyable than traditional labs. Students and lab assistant reported labs to be more productive and less frustrating.
Keywords
Introductory Programming Course, Pair programming, Undergraduates
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