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How Do Elementary Students Apply Debugging Strategies in a Block-Based Programming Environment?

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I publikationen:Education Sciences vol. 15, no. 3 (2025), p. 292
Huvudupphov: Yan, Wei
Övriga upphov: Luo, Feiya, Israel, Maya, Liu, Ruohan, Chandler, Latoya T
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MDPI AG
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Code.org
Problem solving
Teaching
Computer science
Debugging
Codes
Programming languages
Hypotheses
Science education
Metacognition
Algorithms
Learning
Qualitative research
Elementary school students
Environment
Educational Research
Direct Instruction
Computer Science Education
Young Children
Instructional Materials
Cooperative Learning
Program Evaluation
Middle Schools
Program Implementation
Novices
Coding
Science Instruction
Evaluative Thinking
Elementary Secondary Education
Hypothesis Testing
Learner Engagement
Grade 5
Attention
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Abstrakt:Debugging is a growing topic in K-12 computer science (CS) education research. Although some previous studies have examined debugging behaviors, only a few have focused on an in-depth analysis of elementary students’ debugging behaviors in block-based programming environments. This qualitative study explored the debugging behaviors of four students, including their strategies and challenges. The study employed thematic video analysis of students’ computer screens as they engaged in block-based programming activities. The findings reveal five types of debugging strategies and three primary challenges during the debugging process. This study aims to help researchers and educators understand elementary students’ debugging strategies and the challenges they face. Suggestions for teaching debugging strategies to elementary students and the implications for future research are discussed.
ISSN:2227-7102
2076-3344
DOI:10.3390/educsci15030292
Källa:Education Database