Through a Practitioner Research project, the author tested the Cognitive Apprenticeship Model in a beginning computer programming class. Learning through this approach helped the students to contextualize, which is critical for understanding programming concepts. It was found the coaching element of the model played a vital role in the students’ learning experience. The author describes the coaching method in detail. Students quickly mastered the programming basics and learned to troubleshoot their own errors and to develop problem-solving skills. Once the students gained a level of confidence in their ability to solve smaller coding problems, they gravitated naturally to consulting with their peers. This lead to lively discussions and a passion for solving their own problems. With an increasing base of knowledge and experience due to the group’s problem-solving sessions, students were able to work independently in the last half of the semester.

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