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ERIC Number: EJ1245781
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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ISSN: EISSN-1528-5804
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Preservice Science Teachers' Beliefs about Computational Thinking Following a Curricular Module within an Elementary Science Methods Course
McGinnis, J. Randy; Hestness, Emily; Mills, Kelly; Ketelhut, Diane Jass; Cabrera, Lautaro; Jeong, Hannoori
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education (CITE Journal), v20 n1 2020
The authors describe their study of a curricular module on computational thinking (CT) implemented within an elementary science methods course and reported insights on preservice science teachers' (PSTs') beliefs about CT integration. The research question was, "Following participation in a curricular module on CT, what is the nature of PSTs' beliefs about CT integration in their elementary science classrooms?" The authors designed and implemented a three-class-session CT module within an undergraduate elementary science methods course. They observed and collected field notes on PSTs' (N = 39) participation in the module, along with class artifacts. They examined the data to gain insight into PSTs' perceptions of CT integration in elementary science education, its feasibility, and its value for their own teaching practice. They found that PSTs overwhelmingly supported the pedagogical innovation of integrating CT in their science teaching; they appreciated that CT modernized and made science education engaging for young learners; and, they generally believed that CT integration supported the implementation of what they understood as good science teaching practice. However, the PSTs believed they would face a variety of challenges in their efforts to integrate CT into their science teaching. Implications for CT teacher education are discussed.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education; Elementary Education
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Language: English
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