Examining the Programming Anxiety of Associate Degree Computer Department Students in Terms of Various Variables

Fatma Keskinkılıç; Filiz Kalelioğlu

Article Details

Examining the Programming Anxiety of Associate Degree Computer Department Students in Terms of Various Variables

Authors:

Fatma Keskinkılıç | Filiz Kalelioğlu

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Teknolojisi ve Bilgi İşlem

Journal:

Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.37 Issue 3, pp.1092-1110

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329656

pISSN:

2667-6788

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Abstract:

 Acquiring programming skills has become an increasingly important issue in the digital age where technology changes and transforms rapidly. A workforce with programming skills is needed not only in the field of computer science but also in many fields. There are introductory programming courses in different departments of universities. However, research shows that students encounter some difficulties while learning programming. It seems that programming anxiety stands out among these difficulties. In this study, the anxiety levels of associate degree computer department students towards programming were examined according to gender, program they are studying in and grade level variables. In the research designed according to the descriptive research model, data were collected through the Programming Anxiety Scale and semi-structured interview form. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test were used to analyze the data. As a result of the research, it was seen that the programming anxiety of computer department students was not very high. In addition, it was concluded that students programming concerns differ according to gender and grade level, but there is no difference according to the program. It was observed that the programming anxiety of female students was higher than that of male students, and the programming anxiety of second-year students was higher than that of first-year students. In addition, according to the qualitative data of the study, the factors that reduce students programming anxiety are grouped as factors related to the learning environment, factors specific to the person and factors related to programming.

 Acquiring programming skills has become an increasingly important issue in the digital age where technology changes and transforms rapidly. A workforce with programming skills is needed not only in the field of computer science but also in many fields. There are introductory programming courses in different departments of universities. However, research shows that students encounter some difficulties while learning programming. It seems that programming anxiety stands out among these difficulties. In this study, the anxiety levels of associate degree computer department students towards programming were examined according to gender, program they are studying in and grade level variables. In the research designed according to the descriptive research model, data were collected through the Programming Anxiety Scale and semi-structured interview form. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test were used to analyze the data. As a result of the research, it was seen that the programming anxiety of computer department students was not very high. In addition, it was concluded that students programming concerns differ according to gender and grade level, but there is no difference according to the program. It was observed that the programming anxiety of female students was higher than that of male students, and the programming anxiety of second-year students was higher than that of first-year students. In addition, according to the qualitative data of the study, the factors that reduce students programming anxiety are grouped as factors related to the learning environment, factors specific to the person and factors related to programming.

 Acquiring programming skills has become an increasingly important issue in the digital age where technology changes and transforms rapidly. A workforce with programming skills is needed not only in the field of computer science but also in many fields. There are introductory programming courses in different departments of universities. However, research shows that students encounter some difficulties while learning programming. It seems that programming anxiety stands out among these difficulties. In this study, the anxiety levels of associate degree computer department students towards programming were examined according to gender, program they are studying in and grade level variables. In the research designed according to the descriptive research model, data were collected through the Programming Anxiety Scale and semi-structured interview form. Descriptive statistics and independent sample t-test were used to analyze the data. As a result of the research, it was seen that the programming anxiety of computer department students was not very high. In addition, it was concluded that students programming concerns differ according to gender and grade level, but there is no difference according to the program. It was observed that the programming anxiety of female students was higher than that of male students, and the programming anxiety of second-year students was higher than that of first-year students. In addition, according to the qualitative data of the study, the factors that reduce students programming anxiety are grouped as factors related to the learning environment, factors specific to the person and factors related to programming.

 Programlama becerilerinin kazanılması, teknolojinin hızlı değiştiği ve dönüştüğü dijital çağda gittikçe önemli bir konu haline gelmiştir. Sadece bilgisayar bilimi alanında değil birçok alanda programlama becerilerine sahip iş gücüne ihtiyaç duyulmaktadır. Üniversitelerin farklı bölümlerinde programlama giriş dersleri bulunmaktadır. Fakat yapılan araştırmalar öğrencilerin programlama öğrenirken bazı zorluklarla karşılaştıklarını bildirmektedir. Bu zorluklar arasında programlama kaygısının öne çıktığı görülmektedir. Bu araştırmada, ön lisans bilgisayar bölümü öğrencilerinin programlamaya karşı kaygı durumları cinsiyet, öğrenim gördükleri program ve sınıf düzeyi değişkenlerine göre incelenmiştir. Betimsel araştırma modeline göre desenlenen araştırmada veriler, Programlama Kaygı Ölçeği ve yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme formu aracılığıyla toplanmıştır. Verilerin analizinde betimsel istatistikler, bağımsız örneklem t-testi kullanılmıştır. Araştırma sonucunda bilgisayar bölümü öğrencilerinin programlama kaygılarının çok yüksek olmadığı görülmüştür. Ayrıca öğrencilerin programlama kaygılarının cinsiyete, sınıf düzeyine göre farklılaştığı, programa göre fark olmadığı sonucuna ulaşılmıştır. Kadın öğrencilerin programlama kaygılarının erkek öğrencilerden, 2. sınıf öğrencilerinin ise programlama kaygılarının 1. sınıf öğrencilerden yüksek olduğu görülmüştür. Ayrıca araştırmanın nitel verilerine göre öğrencilerin programlama kaygısını azaltan faktörler öğrenme ortamına ilişkin faktörler, kişiye özgü faktörler ve programlamaya ilişkin faktörler olmak üzere gruplanmıştır.

Article Details

Examining the Programming Anxiety of Associate Degree Computer Department Students in Terms of Various Variables

Authors:

Fatma Keskinkılıç | Filiz Kalelioğlu

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Teknolojisi ve Bilgi İşlem

Journal:

Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.37 Issue 3, pp.1092-1110

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329656

pISSN:

2667-6788

Computer programming

programming anxiety

programming skillsBilgisayar programlama

programlama kaygısı

programlama becerisi

Issues

Article Details

Examining the Programming Anxiety of Associate Degree Computer Department Students in Terms of Various Variables

Authors: Fatma Keskinkılıç | Filiz Kalelioğlu

Publisher: Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics: Eğitim Teknolojisi ve Bilgi İşlem

Journal: Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.37 Issue 3, pp.1092-1110

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329656

pISSN: 2667-6788

Computer programming

programming anxiety

programming skillsBilgisayar programlama

programlama kaygısı

programlama becerisi

Issues

Authors:

Fatma Keskinkılıç | Filiz Kalelioğlu

Publisher:

Bursa Uludağ University

Main Topics:

Eğitim Teknolojisi ve Bilgi İşlem

Journal:

Uludağ Üniversitesi Eğitim Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.37 Issue 3, pp.1092-1110

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329656

pISSN:

2667-6788