Gender and Programming: A Case Study

Authors

  • Jens Andersson
  • Ana Fuentes
  • Anders Johansson
  • Pål Nilsson

Keywords:

Gender, programming, learning styles

Abstract

In this report an educational problem concerning
programming, particularly focused on women, is addressed.
It was triggered by the observation of statistically relevant
under-achievements among female students over the years. We
discuss the reasons for this, and give suggestions of didactical
improvements, targeting equalization of graduation performance
in terms of gender.

Published

2013-01-23