The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2407.10368v1
• Date: Fri, 10 May 2024 08:45:32 GMT
• Title: The Perceived Learning Behaviors and Assessment Techniques of First-Year Students in Computer Science: An Empirical Study
• Authors: Manuela Andreea Petrescu, Tudor Dan Mihoc,
• Abstract summary: Students believe that in-person instruction is the most effective way to learn. For evaluation methods, there is a preference for practical and written examinations.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
• Abstract: The objective of our study is to ascertain the present learning behaviors, driving forces, and assessment techniques as perceived by first-year students, and to examine them through the lens of the most recent developments (pandemic, shift to remote instruction, return to in-person instruction). Educators and educational institutions can create a more accommodating learning environment that takes into account the varied needs and preferences of students by recognizing and implementing these findings, which will ultimately improve the quality of education as a whole. Students believe that in-person instruction is the most effective way to learn, with exercise-based learning, group instruction, and pair programming. Our research indicates that, for evaluation methods, there is a preference for practical and written examinations. Our findings also underscore the importance of incorporating real-world scenarios, encouraging interactive learning approaches, and creating engaging educational environments.

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