Evaluation of an Algorithm and Program ming Learning Support Environment based on Classroom Practices

Abstract

In this paper, we describe an algorithm and programming learning environment by illustrating the relationships among programs, target domains, and operations. Our proposed learning environment supports software programming learners in understanding code that includes nested loops by using a function that visualizes the differences in the target domain's state before and after executing a sequence of operations. We evaluate this environment in the classroom, and the results suggest that the proposed environment improves the understanding of programming beginners.