Christian Jantzen
Aalborg University, Institut für Medien- und Kommunikationspolitik
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About
Christian Jantzen is a researcher dedicated to transforming computer science education, with a primary focus on student motivation, retention, and positive learning experiences in programming courses. His work addresses the critical challenge of high failure and dropout rates in introductory programming by exploring innovative pedagogical approaches. Jantzen’s most influential contribution, “Motivating programming students by problem based learning and LEGO robots” (46 citations), demonstrates how hands-on, problem-based learning with tangible tools like LEGO robots can significantly improve student engagement and persistence. He further advances this field by comparing different learning designs in “Motivating Students Through Positive Learning Experiences: A Comparison of Three Learning Designs for Computer Programming Courses” (15 citations), providing empirical insights into how specific instructional strategies shape students’ emotional responses and motivation. Through his research at the Universidad Nacional in Costa Rica, Jantzen has made notable strides in identifying practical, evidence-based methods to make programming education more accessible and rewarding. His work is essential reading for educators and researchers seeking to create supportive, effective learning environments that reduce attrition and foster genuine student success in computing disciplines.
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- 1Motivating programming students by problem based learning and LEGO robots46 citations · 2014
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