Exploring the Impact of LLM Prompting on Students’ Learning

Integrating large language models (LLMs) into higher education, particularly in programming education, reshapes how students interact with learning materials and develop coding skills. However, while the general utility of LLMs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude has been acknowledged, a critical gap e...

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Published in:	Trends in Higher Education
Main Authors:	Murimo Bethel Mutanga, Jotham Msane, Thaddeus Ndumiso Mndaweni, Bongokuhle Brightman Hlongwane, Neliswa Ziyanda Ngcobo
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	large language models (LLMs) prompt engineering programming education ChatGPT student learning behavior artificial intelligence in education
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2813-4346/4/3/31

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