Inclusive programming teaching for diverse students

We conducted action research on teaching programming to 66 diverse master’s students using content co-creation in academic year 2023/24. This approach allowed students to create their own problems and write programs to solve them, enhancing their understanding and programming skills. Pretests, post-tests, and a survey assessed their knowledge and opinions. Out of 28 consented participating students, posttest scores showed significant improvement, demonstrating enhanced comprehension regardless of prior computing experience. Positive feedback highlighted improvements in critical thinking, motivation, and a sense of belonging. These findings underscore the positive impact of an inclusive approach to teaching programming, providing a learning space for all students to develop their programming skills.