@article{ART003306006},
author={Junghee Jo},
title={Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers},
journal={Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information},
issn={1598-849X},
year={2026},
volume={31},
number={2},
pages={249-257},
doi={10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249}
TY - JOUR
AU - Junghee Jo
TI - Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
JO - Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information
PY - 2026
VL - 31
IS - 2
PB - The Korean Society Of Computer And Information
SP - 249
EP - 257
SN - 1598-849X
AB - This study aims to analyze errors observed in Scratch programming learning among pre-service elementary teachers and to identify the characteristics of misconceptions underlying those errors. A 15-week Scratch course was conducted with 44 participants, and error data were collected using 22 assessment items covering 11 core concepts. The results show low error rates in intuitive functions such as sprite movement and coordinate setting, but higher error rates in concepts requiring an understanding of logical execution flow and state changes, including variables, conditionals, loops, and events.
Recurrent misconceptions were observed regarding the timing of variable assignment, independent execution of conditionals, and evaluation of loop termination conditions. These findings are expected to be meaningful in that they can be utilized as foundational evidence for the future design of error- and misconception-based curricula or the development of instructional and learning models.
KW - Scratch;Pre-service elementary teacher;Error;Education;Programming
DO - 10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
ER -
Junghee Jo. (2026). Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(2), 249-257.
Junghee Jo. 2026, "Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers", Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, vol.31, no.2 pp.249-257. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo "Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31.2 pp.249-257 (2026) : 249.
Junghee Jo. Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers. 2026; 31(2), 249-257. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo. "Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.2 (2026) : 249-257.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo. Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information, 31(2), 249-257. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo. Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers. Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information. 2026; 31(2) 249-257. doi: 10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo. Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers. 2026; 31(2), 249-257. Available from: doi:10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
Junghee Jo. "Analysis of Errors and Misconceptions in Scratch Programming among Pre-Service Elementary Teachers" Journal of The Korea Society of Computer and Information 31, no.2 (2026) : 249-257.doi: 10.9708/jksci.2026.31.02.249
