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Effectiveness analysis based on computational thinking of a computing course for non-computer majors  

Kim, MinJa (고려대학교 컴퓨터교육학과)
Kim, HyeonCheol (고려대학교 정보대학 컴퓨터학과)
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The Journal of Korean Association of Computer Education / v.21, no.1, 2018 , pp. 11-21 More about this Journal
Abstract
Given the background of so-called 'the 4th industrial revolution', universities practice computing education for non-majors to equip them with computational thinking(CT). Universities apply different courses but researches analyzing effectiveness of the courses based on CT are limited. This research is conducted to understand a computing course for non-majors is effective in terms of CT. A CT based evaluation framework is designed referring to AP Computer Science Principles. Questionnaires are developed based on the framework and applied to the course participants. As results, students' post scores are significantly higher than pre scores. In addition, there are significant differences in pre-test scores by major category while there is no difference in post-test. Humanity & social science group showed the largest difference between pre and post results with science & engineering and computer in order. In sum, it is found that this course is effective to facilitate students abilities in terms of CT, particularly for the non-computer majors.
Keywords
non-computer majors; computing education; programming education; computational thinking; effectiveness;
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