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ERIC Number: EJ459869
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1992
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ISSN: ISSN-0888-6504
The Influence of Programming Training on the Computer Literacy and Attitudes of Preservice Teachers.
Woodrow, Janice E. J.
Journal of Research on Computing in Education, v25 n2 p200-19 Win 1992
This pretest/posttest study measured the change in computer literacy and attitudes toward computers among 36 preservice teachers enrolled in an introductory computer training course that was focused on developing programing skills. Independent variables included age, gender, locus of control, final grade in the course, and prior experience in word processing and programing. (32 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Age Differences, Attitude Change, Computer Literacy, Computer Science Education, Correlation, Higher Education, Locus of Control, Predictor Variables, Preservice Teacher Education, Pretests Posttests, Prior Learning, Programing, Sex Differences, Student Attitudes, Tables (Data), Word Processing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Minnesota Computer Literacy Awareness Assessment