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Publication Date: 2019
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Preparing Elementary School Teachers to Teach Computing, Coding, and Computational Thinking
Mason, Stacie L.; Rich, Peter J.
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), v19 n4 2019
This literature review synthesized current research on preservice and in-service programs that improve K-6 teachers' attitudes, self-efficacy, or knowledge to teach computing, coding, or computational thinking. A review of current computing training for elementary teachers revealed 21 studies: 12 involving preservice teachers and nine involving in-service teachers. The findings suggest that training that includes active participation can improve teachers' computing self-efficacy, attitudes, and knowledge. Because most of these studies were fairly short-term and content-focused, research is especially needed about long-term outcomes; pedagogical knowledge and beliefs; and relationships among teacher training, contexts, and outcomes.
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Teacher Education, Elementary School Teachers, Computer Literacy, Computation, Coding, Training, Programming, Robotics, Barriers, Preservice Teacher Education, Instruction, Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Self Efficacy, Active Learning
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education. P.O. Box 719, Waynesville, NC 28786. Fax: 828-246-9557; Web site: http://www.citejournal.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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