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Dr. Po-Fen Hsu is a leading researcher in computer literacy education, with a particular focus on fostering self-efficacy and engagement in programming among young learners. Her most-cited work, "Developing the Computer Programming Self-Efficacy Scale for Computer Literacy Education" (2018, 177 citations), represents a foundational contribution to the field. This study addressed a critical gap by designing and validating a robust instrument to measure middle school students’ confidence in their programming abilities—an essential step as computer programming becomes a mandatory component of curricula worldwide. Beyond this landmark paper, Dr. Hsu’s research explores how instructional design and digital tools can enhance students’ computational thinking and motivation. Her work is widely cited by educators and researchers seeking to understand the psychological and pedagogical factors that support effective computer science education. By providing reliable measurement tools and evidence-based insights, Dr. Hsu has helped shape modern approaches to teaching programming, making her a key figure in the ongoing effort to prepare students for a technology-driven world.
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