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Teaching CS with and through other forms of knowledge

Year: 2024

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: Computer Science (CS) is often taught in K-5 education with and through other forms of knowledge, such as CS with Maths, Science, or Art. How two bodies of knowledge and skills are interleaved in a single learning event can be complex to analyse. The sociological framework Legitimation Code Theory (LCT) includes a set of concepts called ‘Autonomy’ for exploring how different knowledge practices are brought together and with what effects. To explore the value of Autonomy in CS education, we analysed a lesson plan of an activity that teaches CS (algorithms) through magic, visualising the findings on an autonomy plane. This revealed ways to improve learning such as by creating autonomy tours. Autonomy analysis has use in reflective CS K-5 lesson design as CS is often taught with other subjects to overcome timetabling constraints, build on other subjects, or to raise interest in equitable learning experiences.

Source: WiPSCE Conference on Primary and Secondary Computing Education Research (WiPSCE)

DOI: 10.1145/3677619.3678104

Authors: Paul Curzon, Jane Waite, Karl Maton

Institutions: Queen Mary University of London, University of Cambridge, Raspberry Pi Foundation, The University of Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funders: Universitas Brawijaya, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council