Programming, which is both economically significant and mentally stimulating, has been found to benefit the aging brain and to enhance cognitive function at various educational levels. Despite its advantages, challenges persist in standardizing and implementing programming education effectively across both the higher and secondary education levels in Brazil. To shed light on these issues, we carried out a systematic review of programming teaching methods in the Brazilian context, examining gaps, common techniques, approaches, and action opportunities in programming education. Our findings provide valuable recommendations for educational policymakers and educators to develop effective and updated national policies to teach programming.
@article{arxiv.2501.17278,
title = {Programming in Brazilian Higher Education and High School: A Systematic Literature Review},
author = {Sofia C. Latini Gonçalves and Rodrigo Moreira and Larissa F. Rodrigues Moreira and André R. Backes and Adriana Zanella Martinhago},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2501.17278},
year = {2025}
}