Teaching computational thinking in primary schools: Worldwide trends and teachers’ attitudes

Computer Science and Information Systems

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Valentina Dagienė¹  Tatjana Jevsikova¹  Gabrielė Stupurienė¹  Anita Juškevičienė¹ 

[1] Vilnius University Institute of Data Science and Digital Technologies

关键词: informatics education;    computational thinking development;    early years’ education;    21st century skills;    teacher professional development;   

DOI  :  10.2298/CSIS201215033D

学科分类：土木及结构工程学

来源: Computer Science and Information Systems

【 摘 要 】

Computational thinking (CT) as one of the 21st century skills enters early years education. This paper aims to study the worldwide tendencies of teaching CT through computing in primary education and primary school teachers’ understanding of CT. A survey of 52 countries has been performed and complemented by a qualitative study of 15 countries. In order to identify teachers’ understanding-level of CT and its integration approach in the class activities, a case study of 110 in-service teachers from 6 countries has been performed. The implications of the research results may be useful for primary school educators, educational initiatives, government authorities, policy makers, e-learning system and content developers dealing with support for teachers aiming to improve their CT professional development qualification.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC-ND