Johnson, M. and Davis, R. (2009) An examination of the causality of transition and retention failure with computer science based courses. In: White, H. (ed.) 10th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences. Newtownabbey: Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for ICS. 9780955967665. p. 148.
| Item Type: | Conference Proceedings |
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| Abstract: | A significant number of studies have been conducted with the specific aim of formulating generic strategies to enhance student transition and retention [1, 2]. Far fewer studies have been carried out into the causality of transition and retention failure within computer science based courses. This work aims to explore the reasons why students specifically studying computing based courses may find transition into higher education difficult and ultimately highlight the causes of retention failure within the field. The work attempts to evaluate the benefit of the traditionally proposed transition and retention guidelines when applied to computing courses and where appropriate makes subject specific recommendations to enhance transition and retention within the field |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Student transitions, retention, computing |
| Subjects: |
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science > QA76.27 Study and teaching. Research L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education |
| Creators: | Johnson, Mark and Davis, Rob |
| Editors: | White, Hazel |
| Publisher: | Higher Education Academy, Subject Centre for ICS |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Computing and Mathematics (to 2009) |
| Date: | 2009 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | p. 148 |
| Title of Book: | 10th Annual Conference of the Subject Centre for Information and Computer Sciences |
| Event Title: | Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Information and Computer Science's 10th Annual Conference |
| Event Dates: | 25 - 27 August 2009 |
| Place of Publication: | Newtownabbey |
| Event Location: | University of Kent, Canterbury |
| Event Type: | Conference |
| Language: | English |
| ISBN: | 9780955967665 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2390 |
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