Research Article
Enhancing Second Year Students' Computer Programming Skills Through Peer Learning: An Action Research
Kahsay Nguse Gebrekidan*
,
Asfaw Kiros Dessalegn
Issue:
Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2026
Pages:
19-32
Received:
15 April 2026
Accepted:
2 June 2026
Published:
11 November 2026
Abstract: Researchers found that peer learning approach was impactful to bring students to the same discussion table. Majority of students who joined in computing and informatics college in our university have no prior experience in programming course and usually found it difficult. From those students, who joined college of computing and informatics there are few students who have less interest in programming courses. Having this in mind, this action research mainly focuses on to enhancing those students programming skill using peer learning approach. senior top scorer students were assigned as a teaching assistant. Researchers suggest that use of top scorer student as a teaching assistant helps to create closest relationship and sense of community among students. Through peer learning approach students gradually develop team sprit while creating a sense of motivation and encouragement for their success. This action research investigated the use of peer-approach learning to enhance both practical and theoretical skill, confidence, and score of their programming course. Certain students were selected for the case study and they were evaluated before and after the peer learning approach was implemented. As planned, students programming skill were seen improved after practicing the peer learning approach.
Abstract: Researchers found that peer learning approach was impactful to bring students to the same discussion table. Majority of students who joined in computing and informatics college in our university have no prior experience in programming course and usually found it difficult. From those students, who joined college of computing and informatics there a...
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