Computational thinking (CT) is broadly defined as the mental activity for abstracting problems and formulating solutions that can be automated. In an increasingly information-based society, CT becoming essential skill everyone. To ensure students develop this ability at K-12 level, it important to provide teachers with adequate knowledge about how incorporate into their teaching. This article describes a study on designing introducing computational modules assessing impact preservice...

Computational Thinking is considered a universal competence, which should be added to every child’s analytical ability as vital ingredient of their school learning. In this article we further elaborate on what and present examples needs taught how. First position in Papert’s work with LOGO. We then discuss challenges defining the core peripheral aspects definition. After that offer how can addressed both formal informal educational settings. conclusion discussion section an agenda for...

The recent focus on computational thinking as a key 21st century skill for all students has led to number of curriculum initiatives embed it in K-12 classrooms. In this paper, we discuss the constructs, including algorithms, abstraction, and automation. We further how these ideas are related current educational reforms, such Common Core Next Generation Science Standards provide specific means that would allow teachers their classrooms, recommendations instructional technologists professional...

B ackground Recently, there has been a shift from using lecture‐based teaching methods in undergraduate engineering courses to more learner‐centered approaches, such as problem‐based learning. However, research on the impact of these approaches mainly involved student perceptions method and anecdotal opinion pieces by faculty their use method, rather than empirically collected data students' learning outcomes. P urpose (H ypothesis ) This paper describes an investigation (PBL) electrical...

This framework for developing pre-service teachers' knowledge does not necessarily depend on computers or other educational technology.

The increased push for teaching computer science (CS) in schools the United States requires training a large number of new K-12 teachers. current efforts to increase CS teachers have predominantly focused on from other content areas. In order support these beginning teachers, we need better understand their experiences and challenges encountered classroom. This study investigated U.S. teachers' perspectives demands needed ensure quality teaching. Results suggested that face challenges,...

As computational thinking becomes a fundamental skill for the 21st century, K-12 teachers should be exposed to computing principles. This paper describes implementation and evaluation of module in required course elementary secondary education majors. We summarize results from open-ended multiple-choice questionnaires given both before after assess students' attitudes toward understanding thinking. The suggest that relevant information about thinking, computer science more favorable they...

Previous research in computer science education has demonstrated the importance of motivation for success introductory programming. Theoretical constructs from self-regulated learning theory (SRL), which integrates several different types metacognitive processes, as well motivational constructs, have proved to be important predictors most academic disciplines. These individual components (e.g., self-efficacy, strategies) interact complex ways influence students' affective states and...

The present paper is a conceptual focusing on the need and ways of adopting constructivism in teaching learning process. Our education system emphasizes preparing students for highly competitive standardized tests overlooks importance fostering critical thinking skills our students. conventional teacher centric process emphasizing memorization usually adopted across length breadth Indian schools. This sketches to redefine include more by constructivist pedagogy. also proposes important...

B ackground Case studies have been found to increase students' critical thinking and problem‐solving skills, higher‐order conceptual change, their motivation learn. Despite the popularity of case study approach within engineering, empirical research on effectiveness is limited that does exist has primarily focused student perceptions learning rather than actual outcomes. P urpose (H ypothesis ) This paper describes an investigation impact case‐based instruction undergraduate mechanical...

A number of efforts have focused on preparing teachers to integrate CT within secondary disciplinary subject areas; however, there is little research how ideas could be embedded elementary subjects. We designed a professional development activity for embed science and examined their understanding emerged over the course PD. This paper reports results from qualitative analysis teacher responses vignettes open-ended questions, which presented teaching scenarios related CT. found that allow us...

The new Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science (CS) Principles course increases the need for quality CS teachers and thus professional development (PD). This article presents results of a 2-year study investigating how teaching AP first time used online PD material. Our showed that computing background had significant impact on teachers' use More specifically, novice needed developing their pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). Non-CS materials emphasizing knowledge. Experienced believed...

Previous research has found that programming assignments can produce strong emotional reactions in introductory students. These often have to do with the frustration of dealing difficulties and how hard it be overcome problems. Not only are these powerful themselves, they also been shown induce students make self-efficacy judgments, which turn cause adaptive or maladaptive behaviors, depending on valence judgment. results previous qualitative programming, however, date no one done a larger...

The problem of the lack rigor in CS education research has frequently been discussed and examined. Previous reviews literature have examined on both theoretical methodological dimensions, among others. These also looked at differences indicators between conference proceedings journal publications. However, to date there is no comprehensive review that intersection quality.

This paper presents an analysis of CS faculty perceptions the benefits POGIL, obstacles to POGIL adoption, and opportunities for professional development. Participants strongly agreed that with students are more engaged active, develop communication teamwork skills, have better learning outcomes. The largest perceived obstacle was lack preparation time; other included availability relevant activities pressure cover content. expressed a desire further training mentoring beyond workshops. Our...

In order to create professional development experiences, curriculum materials, and policies that support elementary school teachers embed computational thinking (CT) in their teaching, researchers teacher educators must understand ways see CT as connecting classroom practices. We interviewed 12 teachers, probing understanding six components of (abstraction, algorithmic thinking, automation, debugging, decomposition, generalization) how those relate math science teaching. Results suggested...