Application of Program Slicing Technique to Improve Novice Programming Competency in Spoken Tutorial Workshops

Abstract

This work investigates the effectiveness of using program slicing technique along with spoken tutorials to improve comprehension and debugging skills of novice programmers. We also evaluate the programming pattern of the learners while using the program slicing technique. Qualitative and Quantitative studies were conducted using spoken tutorial workshops on Java course. Results of the study have shown improvement in programming competencies and conceptual understanding when subjected to program slicing techniques along with spoken tutorials.