Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education: Pedagogy Enhanced by Artificial Intelligence

The effectiveness of human tutoring in improving introductory Computer Science education at the undergraduate level is explored in the book Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Computer Science education landscape, analyzes one-on-one human tutoring dialogues, and presents a scalable, plug-in based Intelligent Tutoring System architecture. The system is evaluated in ecologically valid settings and a time-series analysis of student behavior is conducted. The book is of interest to the Computer Science education community, instructors, and the Educational Technology community.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 306 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education is a groundbreaking exploration into the effectiveness of human tutoring in enhancing undergraduate Computer Science education. In today's increasingly digital society, where computer science plays a pivotal role in every aspect of our lives, there has been a significant surge in interest in computer science education, particularly at the college level. However, introductory concepts such as data structures and recursion can be challenging for novice students to grasp.

This comprehensive book offers a comprehensive and succinct overview of the Computer Science education landscape across all levels of education. It delves into in-depth analysis of one-on-one human tutoring dialogues in introductory Computer Science courses at the college level. Furthermore, it presents a scalable, plug-in-based Intelligent Tutoring System architecture that is versatile enough to adapt to different topics and pedagogical strategies. The book conducts a systematic and controlled evaluation of various versions of the system in ecologically valid settings, involving 18 actual classes and their laboratory sessions. Additionally, a time-series analysis of student behavior when interacting with the system is conducted, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of the tutoring system.

This book holds particular appeal to the Computer Science education community, particularly instructors of introductory courses at the college level and Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level. The authors' research findings are also relevant to the Educational Technology community, particularly those working in Intelligent Tutoring Systems, their interfaces, and Educational Data Mining, particularly in the context of human-human interaction.

By exploring the efficacy of human tutoring in computer science education, Intelligent Support for Computer Science Education contributes to the development of educational technology that can improve the learning experience for novice students and enhance the overall quality of computer science education.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032049861