On the relationship between Engagement, Learning, and Creativity in Computer Science: Toward better understanding and improved methods

Interactive ways of learning and creative activities in teaching methods of Computer Science (CS) have drawn great interest in the last years. The goal of this PhD project is to focus on the main research question: How could practices for computer science education become more attractive and effective for students and especially female students? Initially the project will define the theoretical and the existing teaching practices of CS at schools. Next, empirical tests will evaluate the effectiveness of proposed learning practices based on learning activities of different types, e.g. collaborative games, supervised or unsupervised project work. The methodology used is both qualitative and quantitative, using questionnaires, observations and interviews.