SLA-aBLe project summary
This NSF funded study will test the hypothesis that the use of cognitive frameworks in second language acquisition for the development of a blended learning of programming languages can improve engagement and the learning experience of engineering students. Using this approach will place greater emphasis on problem solving techniques that can be utilized in all courses. On this website, you will be able to obtain all SLA-aBLe related materials.
SLA-aBLe
Second Language Acquisition in
Programming Languages
The material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under grant EEC1441825. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in the material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Upcoming Events
2018 ASEE Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, SLA-aBLe Presentation by Dr. Sun - June 2018
ERAU Discovery Day, SLA-aBLe Presentation by Paula,and Andrew, April 2018
Student Employee of the Year - March 29th 2017
Undergraduate research assistant of the SLA-aBLe team, Paula Sanjuan Espejo, was second runner up for the Student Employee of the Year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.
Dr. Sun and Paula Sanjuan at the awards ceremony.
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ASEE Zone II - March 2nd-5th 2017
Graduate and undergraduate research assistants, Rebecca Rohmeyer and Paula Sanjuan Espejo, presented the project in the 2017 ASEE Zone II conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Paula presented the student poster "SLA-aBLe: Students respond to new materials" and Rebecca presented the paper titled "A Human Factors Perspective on Learning Programming Languages using a Second Language Acquisition Approach".
Paula and Rebecca at lunch at the conference.
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Discovery Day - April 12th 2017
SLA-aBLe poster presentation at the 4th annual Discovery Day hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Research at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The poster included grade results, process and demographics of the project.
Paula Sanjuan Espejo at the poster presentation.
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ASEE SE - March 13th-15th 2016
Graduate and undergraduate research assistants, Rachel Cunningham and Paula Sanjuan Espejo, presented the project in the 2016 ASEE South East conference in Alabama. Paula presented the student poster "Learning Programming Languages Through Second Language Acquisition" and Rachel presented the paper titled "A Second Language Acquisition Approach to Learning Programming Languages".
Paula and Rachel presenting.
Dr. Sun, Paula and Rachel at the conference.
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Professor Caroline Liron presenting.
2017 NSF Enginering Education and Centers Grantees Conference - October 29th-31st 2017
Dr. Sun and Dr. Frederick presented the SLA-aBLe project at the NSF Grantees Conference. SLA-aBLe is a NSF funded project and this conference granted an opportunity for our principal investigators to present the progress in the project and contributed to the outreach of the project in the engineering education community.
Dr. Frederick presenting.
Dr. Sun presenting.
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Past Events
ASEE SE Workshop - March 4th, 2018
The SLA-aBLe Workshop was held during the 2018 ASEE SE annual conference. The workshop gave an overview of the project, video creation, assessment tools and results, lab practice mock-up, student's experience and instructor's experience sharing.
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FYEE Workshop - August 7th 2017
The SLA-aBLe Workshop was held during the 9th annual FYEE conference. The workshop gave an overview of the project, classroom materials and teaching techniques. Audience members from across the United States were able to see SLA-aBLe firsthand and ask questions about the project.
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Student Employee of the Year - March 29th 2017
Undergraduate research assistant of the SLA-aBLe team, Paula Sanjuan Espejo, was second runner up for the Student Employee of the Year at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.