Pair programming in education: a literature review

This article provides a review of educational research literature focused on pair programming in the undergraduate computer science curriculum. Research suggests that the benefits of pair programming include increased success rates in introductory courses, increased retention in the major, higher qu...

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Published in:Computer science education 2011-06, Vol.21 (2), p.135-173
Main Authors: Hanks, Brian, Fitzgerald, Sue, McCauley, Renée, Murphy, Laurie, Zander, Carol
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College Instruction
Computer science
Computer Science Education
Computer Software
Cooperative Learning
Curricula
Educational Research
Gender Issues
Higher education
Instructional Effectiveness
Introductory Courses
Literature Reviews
pair programming
Peer Relationship
Programming
Research Needs
Science education
Students
Time Management
Undergraduate Students
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