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Factors Affecting the Implementation of Computational Thinking in the Curriculum
Hennico, Jeff; Reuter, Robert; Weinberger, Armin
202115th Annual Conference of the European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning
 

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Keywords :
Beliefs and conceptions of learning; Beliefs and conceptions of teaching; Curricula; Primary school education
Abstract :
[en] Computational thinking (CT) in fundamental education is an emerging topic in research about educational policies and practices around the globe. In Luxembourg, CT was introduced as a learning topic in fundamental schools in 2020. This situation offers a unique opportunity to investigate how various factors influence emerging CT teaching practices. Based on a revised version of the Technology Acceptance Model (Inan & Lowther, 2010), a research-based path model of CT teaching was developed, emphasising the influence of teachers’ beliefs and readiness on CT teaching practices. It investigated the effects of demographic factors, teaching approaches, ICT proficiency, previous CT experience, and overall support for technology integration on readiness, beliefs, and CT teaching practices. The current study reveals that teachers are interested in teaching CT. However, they hold a widespread misconception (Fessakis & Prantsoudi, 2019), confusing CT with programming or technology use. ICT proficiency is indeed associated with beliefs about CT and readiness for teaching CT. Readiness for teaching CT, beliefs about CT, and previous CT experience are the strongest predictors for CT teaching practices. In line with Cuny et al. (2010), the current study highlights the importance of training teachers to accurately define CT and to identify good practices.
Disciplines :
Education & instruction
Author, co-author :
Hennico, Jeff;  MENJE > SCRIPT
Reuter, Robert  ;  University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences (FHSE) > Department of Education and Social Work (DESW)
Weinberger, Armin;  Saarland University
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Factors Affecting the Implementation of Computational Thinking in the Curriculum
Publication date :
24 November 2021
Event name :
15th Annual Conference of the European Association for Practitioner Research on Improving Learning
Event organizer :
EAPRIL
Event date :
from 24-11-2021 to 26-11-2021
Audience :
International
Focus Area :
Educational Sciences
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