Empowering CS1 Educators: Enhancing Automated Feedback Instruction with Cognitive Load Theory

Delivering personalised and timely feedback is crucial for helping students address gaps in their understanding. However, the increasing demands of large class sizes make this task particularly challenging for CS1 educators, especially for casual teaching assistants who lack formal training and experience. Existing feedback training methods are often inconsistent and ineffective, leaving educators unprepared to handle diverse student needs.