IJIE (Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education)
Vol 6, No 1 (2022): IJIE (Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education)

The Influence of Project Work Approach on College Students’ Interest in Programming at the Private Universities in Ghana

Isaac Atta Senior Ampofo (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)
Isaac Atta Junior Ampofo (Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Aug 2022

Abstract

Failure rates have become a global problem as university students studying computer programming grow worldwide. Students' interest has been linked to learning skills that require metacognition and critical thinking, which are essential for studying computer programming efficiently. As a result, the project work approach in studying computer programming combines knowledge of technology with soft skills. Project work is best suited for complicated problem-solving tactics and teamwork creatively. The study used quantitative methodology and a descriptive design survey to evaluate the project work approach's influence on college students’ interest in programming. The study's participants were Christian Service University computer science students. A total of 420 students were enrolled in the study, with a sample size of 368. Inferential and descriptive statistics were applied to analyze the data received from the respondents. The study found that standalone systems were the highest factor in the project work given to students. The study revealed that project work could make students interested in programming. The study concluded that project work has a favorable and considerable impact on college students' programming interests.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijie

Publisher

Subject

Computer Science & IT Control & Systems Engineering Education Electrical & Electronics Engineering Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering

Description

IJIE (Indonesian Journal of Informatics Education) is is a scientific journal promoting the study of, and interest in, informatics education. The journal publishes empirical papers on information systems, informatics, the use of technology learning, and distance learning. It is an international ...