Abstract:
Low retention rates in third-level computing courses, despite continuing research into new and improved computer teaching methods, present a worrying concern. For some co...Show MoreMetadata
Abstract:
Low retention rates in third-level computing courses, despite continuing research into new and improved computer teaching methods, present a worrying concern. For some computing students learning programming is intimidating, giving rise to lack of confidence and anxiety. The noncognitive domain of anxiety with regard to learning computer programming is investigated in this paper and programming anxiety, a constituent component of computer anxiety, is defined. The paper describes a longitudinal research study that has been conducted, which investigates the variance of anxiety amongst undergraduate computing students, with specific emphasis upon their learning programming during their first year in higher education.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Education ( Volume: 52, Issue: 1, February 2009)
Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Cornelia Connolly received the B.Eng.(Hons.) degree in computer engineering, the M.Eng.(Research) degree in telecommunication and wireless networking, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
She is a Lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Dundalk, Ireland, and a Research Associate at the Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick. Previously, she worked professional...Show More
Cornelia Connolly received the B.Eng.(Hons.) degree in computer engineering, the M.Eng.(Research) degree in telecommunication and wireless networking, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
She is a Lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Dundalk, Ireland, and a Research Associate at the Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick. Previously, she worked professional...View more
Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Eamonn Murphy received the M.Sc. (1st Hons.) degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
He is a Boart Longyear Professor of Quality and Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick. Since its inception in 1992, he has held the position of Research Director at the National Centre for Quality Ma...Show More
Eamonn Murphy received the M.Sc. (1st Hons.) degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
He is a Boart Longyear Professor of Quality and Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick. Since its inception in 1992, he has held the position of Research Director at the National Centre for Quality Ma...View more
Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Sarah Moore received the B.A.(Hons.) and MBS degrees from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from Cranfield University, Bedford, U.K.
She is Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Her research focuses on student engagement, learning, and pedagogical enhancement in higher education settings. She leads a range of learner support initiatives and is a Membe...Show More
Sarah Moore received the B.A.(Hons.) and MBS degrees from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from Cranfield University, Bedford, U.K.
She is Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Her research focuses on student engagement, learning, and pedagogical enhancement in higher education settings. She leads a range of learner support initiatives and is a Membe...View more
Contents Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Cornelia Connolly received the B.Eng.(Hons.) degree in computer engineering, the M.Eng.(Research) degree in telecommunication and wireless networking, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
She is a Lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Dundalk, Ireland, and a Research Associate at the Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick. Previously, she worked professionally in information technology and management consultancy. Her research interests include engineering education, student retention, and software engineering.
Cornelia Connolly received the B.Eng.(Hons.) degree in computer engineering, the M.Eng.(Research) degree in telecommunication and wireless networking, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
She is a Lecturer at the Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Dundalk, Ireland, and a Research Associate at the Enterprise Research Centre, University of Limerick. Previously, she worked professionally in information technology and management consultancy. Her research interests include engineering education, student retention, and software engineering.View more
Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Eamonn Murphy received the M.Sc. (1st Hons.) degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
He is a Boart Longyear Professor of Quality and Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick. Since its inception in 1992, he has held the position of Research Director at the National Centre for Quality Management, University of Limerick—a consortium of industrialists and academics devoted to research and education in all aspects of quality within Irish industry.
Eamonn Murphy received the M.Sc. (1st Hons.) degree from the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.
He is a Boart Longyear Professor of Quality and Applied Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Limerick. Since its inception in 1992, he has held the position of Research Director at the National Centre for Quality Management, University of Limerick—a consortium of industrialists and academics devoted to research and education in all aspects of quality within Irish industry.View more
Department of Computing, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Louth, Louth, Ireland
Sarah Moore received the B.A.(Hons.) and MBS degrees from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from Cranfield University, Bedford, U.K.
She is Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Her research focuses on student engagement, learning, and pedagogical enhancement in higher education settings. She leads a range of learner support initiatives and is a Member of Ireland's Higher Education Authority. She has recently coauthored The Handbook of Academic Writing (Berkshire, U.K.: Open University Press) and Teaching at College and University (Berkshire, U.K.: Open University Press).
Sarah Moore received the B.A.(Hons.) and MBS degrees from University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland, and the Ph.D. degree from Cranfield University, Bedford, U.K.
She is Dean of Teaching and Learning at the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland. Her research focuses on student engagement, learning, and pedagogical enhancement in higher education settings. She leads a range of learner support initiatives and is a Member of Ireland's Higher Education Authority. She has recently coauthored The Handbook of Academic Writing (Berkshire, U.K.: Open University Press) and Teaching at College and University (Berkshire, U.K.: Open University Press).View more
