Project Type
group
Authors' Class Standing
Paula Sanjuan Espejo, Sophomore
Lead Presenter's Name
Paula Sanjuan Espejo
Faculty Mentor Name
Dr. Lulu Sun
Abstract
Introduction to Computing for Engineers, EGR 115, has proven to be a challenging course for many students, especially if it is their first contact with programming languages. The purpose of Second Language Acquisition applied to a Blended Learning environment (SLA-aBLe) is to make the process of learning MATLAB in hybrid courses more intuitive. The hybrid course material aims to enhance students’ understanding of the logic orientated concepts by integrating Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory into programming language study. For this purpose, four topics were redesigned to include narrated PowerPoint slides, online quizzes, online discussion board, and think-pair-share lab exercises. Utilizing students’ feedback and data analysis, the research team is going to further improve course materials for subsequent terms. Based on the principles of SLA theory, the effectiveness of past applications and the improvements will be illustrated and future work will be discussed.
Did this research project receive funding support (Spark, SURF, Research Abroad, Student Internal Grants, or Ignite Grants) from the Office of Undergraduate Research?
No
An Innovative Approach: Teaching Programming Languages Using A Second Language Acquisition Theory
Introduction to Computing for Engineers, EGR 115, has proven to be a challenging course for many students, especially if it is their first contact with programming languages. The purpose of Second Language Acquisition applied to a Blended Learning environment (SLA-aBLe) is to make the process of learning MATLAB in hybrid courses more intuitive. The hybrid course material aims to enhance students’ understanding of the logic orientated concepts by integrating Second Language Acquisition (SLA) theory into programming language study. For this purpose, four topics were redesigned to include narrated PowerPoint slides, online quizzes, online discussion board, and think-pair-share lab exercises. Utilizing students’ feedback and data analysis, the research team is going to further improve course materials for subsequent terms. Based on the principles of SLA theory, the effectiveness of past applications and the improvements will be illustrated and future work will be discussed.