Butler, Matthew, Sinclair, Jane, Morgan, Michael and Kalvala, Sara (2015) Comparing international indicators of student engagement for computer science. In: ACSW '16 , Canberra, Australia, 2-5 Feb 2016. Published in: Proceedings of the Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference p. 6. ISBN 9781450340427 .
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Abstract
This paper investigates the design, structure and results produced by several widely used international surveys of student engagement, with specific regard to their validity in the Computer Science (CS) context. Of particular interest is the way that different survey instruments measure the multi-dimensional concept of ‘student engagement’. By comparing the performance of CS in several contexts, key issues emerge regarding the impact of instrument design on results, how these results should be interpreted and if these results can actually be used to improve course delivery. The results highlight the need for reliable instruments that produce a clear and accurate picture of student engagement in specific disciplines, such as CS. This may lead to the design of more appropriate engagement measures for the CS context which can facilitate a more effective evidence-based response to any significant issues that may exist. It may also allow a more positive view to emerge of CS than is portrayed by current indicators.
| Item Type: | Conference Item (Paper) |
|---|---|
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science |
| Journal or Publication Title: | Proceedings of the Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference |
| Publisher: | ACM |
| ISBN: | 9781450340427 |
| Official Date: | October 2015 |
| Dates: | Date Event October 2015 Accepted |
| Page Range: | p. 6 |
| Status: | Peer Reviewed |
| Publication Status: | Published |
| Date of first compliant deposit: | 14 March 2016 |
| Adapted As: | Proceedings of the Australasian Computer Science Week Multiconference |
| Conference Paper Type: | Paper |
| Title of Event: | ACSW '16 |
| Type of Event: | Conference |
| Location of Event: | Canberra, Australia |
| Date(s) of Event: | 2-5 Feb 2016 |
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| URI: | https://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/77494/ |
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