Learning Styles Impact Students’ Perceptions on Active Learning Methodologies: A Case Study on the Use of Live Coding and Short Programming Exercises

This research paper explores the effectiveness of live coding as an active learning methodology in teaching programming, particularly in the context of diverse learning styles. Live coding, characterized by real-time coding demonstrations by instructors, has been increasingly adopted to enhance the...

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Published in:Education sciences 2024-03, Vol.14 (3), p.250
Main Authors: Masegosa, Andrés R., Cabañas, Rafael, Maldonado, Ana D., Morales, María
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Active learning
active learning methodologies
Case studies
Classrooms
Cognitive style
Collaboration
Debugging
Education
empirical research
Felder–Silverman model
Immersive learning
Learning Processes
learning styles
live coding
Methods
Preferences
Problem solving
programming education
Reflective teaching
Students
Teachers
Teaching methods
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Summary:This research paper explores the effectiveness of live coding as an active learning methodology in teaching programming, particularly in the context of diverse learning styles. Live coding, characterized by real-time coding demonstrations by instructors, has been increasingly adopted to enhance the learning experience in programming education. It offers immediate feedback, demonstrates problem-solving in action, and allows instructors to incorporate student suggestions, making it a dynamic and engaging teaching tool. However, its effectiveness varies among students with different learning preferences. This study investigates the impact of various learning style dimensions, as defined by the Felder–Silverman model, on the effectiveness of live coding in an introductory object-oriented programming course. The study was conducted at Aalborg University, Denmark, with students from the BSc Software program. It aims to provide empirical evidence on how different learning style dimensions influence student preferences and the effectiveness of live coding, offering insights to educators for tailoring active learning methodologies in programming courses to diverse learner needs.
ISSN:2227-7102
2227-7102
DOI:10.3390/educsci14030250