Title :
The Significance of Learning Style with Respect to Achievement in First Year Programming Students
Author :
Campbell, Vivian ; Johnstone, Michael
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Comput. & Security Sci., Edith Cowan Univ. Perth, Perth, WA, Australia
Abstract :
Study investigates the relationship between the Kolb learning style of first-year programming students and their level of achievement. The method of data collection is described and the process of hypothesis testing is explained. The students in this study were predominately converger and accommodator learning styles. Statistical tests indicated no overall difference between the results of students with different learning styles but a difference was found along Kolb´s concrete-abstract axis. A number of possible impacts on teaching are discussed and suggestions made for future research.
Keywords :
computer aided instruction; learning (artificial intelligence); statistical analysis; Kolb learning style; Kolbs concrete abstract axis; accommodator learning styles; converger learning styles; first year programming students; hypothesis testing; learning style significance; statistical tests; Australia; Computer security; Concrete; Education; Educational programs; Large scale integration; Programming profession; Software engineering; Testing; Watches; Learning Style; Programming; Software Engineering Education; Student Behaviour;
Conference_Titel :
Software Engineering Conference (ASWEC), 2010 21st Australian
Conference_Location :
Auckland
Print_ISBN :
978-0-7695-4006-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1530-0803
DOI :
10.1109/ASWEC.2010.33
