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Title: Understanding Initial Undergraduate Expectations and Identity in Computing Studies
Language: English
Authors: Kinnunen, Päivi (ORCID 0000-0002-8650-4925), Butler, Matthew, Morgan, Michael, Nylen, Aletta, Peters, Anne-Kathrin, Sinclair, Jane, Kalvala, Sara, Pesonen, Erkki
Source: European Journal of Engineering Education. 2018 43(2):201-218.
Availability: Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2018
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Expectation, Student Attitudes, STEM Education, Computer Science Education, Qualitative Research, Career Choice, College Students, Foreign Countries, Online Surveys, Questionnaires, Majors (Students), Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Differences, Student Motivation, Longitudinal Studies, Content Analysis
Geographic Terms: Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom
DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2016.1146233
ISSN: 0304-3797
Abstract: There is growing appreciation of the importance of understanding the student perspective in Higher Education (HE) at both institutional and international levels. This is particularly important in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics subjects such as Computer Science (CS) and Engineering in which industry needs are high but so are student dropout rates. An important factor to consider is the management of students' initial expectations of university study and career. This paper reports on a study of CS first-year students' expectations across three European countries using qualitative data from student surveys and essays. Expectation is examined from both short-term (topics to be studied) and long-term (career goals) perspectives. Tackling these issues will help paint a picture of computing education through students' eyes and explore their vision of its and their role in society. It will also help educators prepare students more effectively for university study and to improve the student experience.
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Number of References: 41
Entry Date: 2018
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