Study Behavior in Computing Education—A Systematic Literature Review

As the field of computing education grows and matures, it has become essential to unite higher research. Educational research highlighted that how students study is crucial their learning progress, behaviors have been found play an important role in students’ academic success. This article presents main results a systematic literature review intended determine what we know about educational design shaping them. A taxonomy was developed used clarify classify definitions behavior, process, strategies, habits, tactics as well identify relationship context. The search resulted 107 included papers, which were analyzed according defined criteria variables. behavior terminology same terms are describe substantially different behaviors, lack standard makes difficult compare findings from papers. Furthermore, more common for papers use explain other aspects rather than exploring understanding Additionally, revealed tendency focus on specific contexts, predominantly introductory programming courses. Although equipped expand knowledge both connection context, theories limits impact. proposed this can contribute contextualizing such way researchers educators across institutional borders utilize results. Last, outlines some areas future recommendations practice.