Identifying major challenges faced by teachers while teaching computer programming in universities
by Md. Rashedul Huq Shamim; Atebeni Cherotwo; Md. Abu Raihan
International Journal of Smart Technology and Learning (IJSMARTTL), Vol. 2, No. 4, 2021

Abstract: In today's information age, learning computer programming is very important for teachers because it provides them with many teaching opportunities. However, teachers face major challenges while teaching computer programming in universities. Identifying these challenges may assist educators in overcoming them; therefore, this study intended to discover the major challenges that teachers face. A purposive sampling method was used in this quantitative study, and 114 teachers responded to the distributed questionnaires. Weighted average and chi-square tests were conducted whereas the results indicated a positive response from the teachers in that they desired to learn but were faced with many challenges in teaching computer programming. Therefore, it's recommended that ongoing pre-service and in-service training accommodate the instructors to build another model for instructional methods, advances, and apparatuses for learning to improve computer programming education. Moreover, it creates the incentive for educator coaches and strategy producers to comprehend computer programming courses' limitations and cost-effectiveness.

Online publication date: Wed, 10-Nov-2021

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