Exploring the Effect of Collaborative Programming Learning Environment on Student's Computer Programming Competencies and Cognitive Learning

Abstract

The aims to develop a synchronous collaborative programming learning environment to facilitate students' computer programming and to explore its impact on programming competencies, problem-solving behaviors, and cognitive learning, The results showed that the environment not only improved students' programming competencies, but also enhanced their high-level cognitive learning. Additionally, students in collaborative programming demonstrated a higher percentage of problem-solving behaviors in exploring and understanding, and planning and executing. Meanwhile, the study identified the differences between individual and collaborative activities on problem-solving behaviors.