Conceptual transfer in learning new programming languages

What is it about?

We propose a model to describe programming language transfer for relative novices. In the model, during initial stages of learning a new language, students will engage in learning three categories of concepts, True Carryover Concepts, False Carryover Concepts, or Abstract True Carryover Concepts; during the transition, learners automatically effect a transfer of semantics between languages based on syntax matching.

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Why is it important?

We suggest ways in which the model can inform pedagogy on how to ease the transition process.