2014 International Conference on Teaching and Learning in Computing and Engineering 2014
DOI: 10.1109/latice.2014.9
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First Year Computer Science and IT Students' Experience of Participation in the Discipline

Abstract: Abstract-Previous research in STEM education demonstrates that students are engaged in a continuous process of identity development, trying to integrate their educational experiences with their perception of who they are, and who they wish to become. It appears increasingly apparent from this body of research that students are not well supported in this process by the education they currently receive.The goal of this paper is to analyse a specific aspect of the student experience, participation, in order to ga… Show more

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“…With such activities students experience empowerment to do things or create knowledge, and learn methods and tools that enable them to systematically approach the process of creating. The experience of creating for others furthermore enriches the experience as creation now is not experienced as an end in itself [22].…”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…With such activities students experience empowerment to do things or create knowledge, and learn methods and tools that enable them to systematically approach the process of creating. The experience of creating for others furthermore enriches the experience as creation now is not experienced as an end in itself [22].…”
Section: Related Workmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A central question is how students experience participation in their area of study, investigating students' experiences prior to and during studying, as well as expectations for future career and education. Peters et al argue that the way in which a student experiences participation in the discipline can influence what he or she expects to learn about and what he or she may find relevant or irrelevant [25].…”
Section: B Identitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It has been noted elsewhere that CS courses do not provide good support for students in developing their identity as CS professionals, and that "in order to support negotiation of meaning, education needs to address students' current experience of participation" [19]. Further understanding of the students' perspective, both at the start of their course and as they progress in constructing their relationship with the institution and the subject, is needed in order to inform strategies which will support continued, successful participation the course.…”
Section: Identitymentioning
confidence: 99%