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Result: Knowledge transfer in pair programming: An in-depth analysis

Title:
Knowledge transfer in pair programming: An in-depth analysis
Authors:
PLONKA, Laura, SHARP, Helen, VAN DER LINDEN, Janet, DITTRICH, Yvonne
Source:
International journal of human-computer studies. 73:66-78
Publisher Information:
Oxford: Elsevier, 2015.
Publication Year:
2015
Physical Description:
print, 3/4 p
Original Material:
INIST-CNRS
Subject Terms:
Computer science, Informatique, Psychology, psychopathology, psychiatry, Psychologie, psychopathologie, psychiatrie, Sciences exactes et technologie, Exact sciences and technology, Sciences appliquees, Applied sciences, Generalites, General aspects, Formation professionnelle. Personnel. Organisation du travail, Occupational training. Personnel. Work management, Informatique; automatique theorique; systemes, Computer science; control theory; systems, Logiciel, Software, Organisation des mémoires. Traitement des données, Memory organisation. Data processing, Systèmes d'information. Bases de données, Information systems. Data bases, Analyse qualitative, Qualitative analysis, Análisis cualitativo, Enseignement, Teaching, Enseñanza, Expert, Experto, Multimédia, Multimedia, Profondeur champ, Depth of field, Profundidad campo, Système expert, Expert system, Sistema experto, Théorie cognitive, Cognitive theory, Teoría cognitiva, Transfert des connaissances, Knowledge transfer, Transferencia conocimiento, Cognitive apprenticeship, Interaction analysis, Pair programming
Document Type:
Academic journal Article
File Description:
text
Language:
English
Author Affiliations:
Centre for Research in Computing, The Open University Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Software Development Group IT University of Copenhagen, Denmark
ISSN:
1071-5819
Access URL:
http://pascal-francis.inist.fr/vibad/index.php?action=search&terms=28891983
Rights:
Copyright 2015 INIST-CNRS
CC BY 4.0
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Notes:
Computer science; theoretical automation; systems

Economy. Legislation. Training. Society
Accession Number:
edscal.28891983
Database:
PASCAL Archive

Further Information

Whilst knowledge transfer is one of the most widely-claimed benefits of pair programming, little is known about how knowledge transfer is achieved in this setting. This is particularly pertinent for novice-expert constellations, but knowledge transfer takes place to some degree in all constellations. We ask what does it take to be a good expert and how can a novice best learn from a more experienced developer?. An in-depth investigation of video and audio excerpts of professional pair programming sessions using Interaction Analysis reveals: six teaching strategies, ranging from giving direct instructions to subtle hints; and challenges and benefits for both partners. These strategies are instantiations of some but not all teaching methods promoted in cognitive apprenticeship; novice articulation, reflection and exploration are not seen in the data. The context of pair programming influences the strategies, challenges and benefits, in particular the roles of driver and navigator and agile prioritisation which considers business value rather than educational progression. Utilising these strategies more widely and recognizing the challenges and benefits for both partners will help developers to maximise the benefits from pairing sessions.