ERIC Number: EJ1306341
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2021
Pages: 27
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Teachers' Perceptions of First-Year Implementation of Computer Science Curriculum in Middle School: How We Can Support CS Initiatives
Shin, Suhkyung; Cheon, Jongpil; Shin, Sungwon
Computers in the Schools, v38 n2 p98-124 2021
Incorporating computer science (CS) into K-12 education has been highlighted in recent years as an important way to promote computational thinking skills. The aim of this study was to investigate teachers' experiences with a new CS curriculum and address challenges to teachers during implementation. This study was designed to evaluate CS curriculum implementation in order to inform CS practices. Interview and survey data were collected and analyzed. Findings showed that teachers had high confidence in teaching CS; however, they sought professional development to acquire content knowledge and instructional strategies to effectively engage students in learning. As for the curriculum and students, the scope of the curriculum needed to be adjusted along with students' prerequisite skills and knowledge. As for the context, some schools did not have appropriate facilities. Recommendations for implementing CS curricula and implications are discussed.
Descriptors: Teacher Attitudes, Middle School Teachers, Computer Science Education, Curriculum Implementation, Teaching Experience
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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