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Illustration of paradigm pluralism in computing education research

Thota, N; Berglund, A; Clear, Tony
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Abstract
This paper argues for paradigm pluralism in computing education research. The value of mixing paradigms, and the choice of methodological eclecticism and mixed methods is explored using pragmatic knowledge claims. A research study, which focused on the design of an introductory object-oriented programming (OOP) course for undergraduate students, is introduced as an illustration of paradigm pluralism. The study demonstrates methodological eclecticism and use of mixed methods for data collection and analysis. Meaningful outcomes resulting from the choice of the research design are described. A framework that focuses on the research problem and research questions to guide research design is presented as the outcome of the study. Through the discussion and demonstration of paradigm pluralism, this paper contributes to increased awareness of theoretically anchored research in computer science.
Keywords
Paradigm, Methodology, Mixed methods
Date
January 30, 2012
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Australasian Computing Education Research Conference (ACE 2012), Melbourne, Australia, 2012-01-30 - 2012-02-03, vol.123, pages 61 - 70
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Conference Contribution
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ACS
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Copyright © 2012, Australian Computer Society, Inc. This paper appeared at (see Citation). Conferences in Research and Practice in Information Technology, (see Citation). Reproduction for academic, not-for profit purposes permitted provided this text is included.

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