The research reported here deals with devising structuring elements that may broaden intervention opportunities from the teacher in a context of group programming learning. Based on a set of case studies with freshmen in computing courses a systematization for practices, methods and technologies was developed producing an approach for supporting group programming based in three investigation paths: pedagogical assumptions, CSCL environments and collaboration methods. The main learning rationale is Jean Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory, used alongside group programming techniques commonly applied in undergraduate introductory programming courses. Computational tools are used to monitor and intervene during learning process and in such context, CSCL environments encourage collaboration and regulate expected practices. In this thesis other technologies like languages for agent representation and patterning identification are also exploited for improving control and facilitate interventions. Finally, as collaboration method, it is proposed a Programming Progressive Learning Scheme that helps students to adopt collaborative practices when solving exercises and that can be formalized to be used with automated platforms.