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Computational Thinking in Undergraduate Pre-Service Special Education Programs

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In the 21st century, an increased emphasis on integrating computational literacy within classrooms occurred (Bouck & Yadav, 2020). This learning representation aims to equip preservice special education teachers (PSSETs) with tools to deliver inclusive computational thinking (CT) and computer science (CS) instruction, fostering an understanding of CT/CS concepts and promotes integration across content areas. This technology-rich learning representation employs robots, interactive whiteboards, and a blend of unplugged and plugged CT activities to demonstrate how CT can be integrated into a PK-12 classroom. This learning representation concludes with an assessment tasking PSSETs to create an activity integrating CT. This approach prepares PSSETs to provide equitable and accessible CT/CS education, aligning with current educational priorities.

Source: Journal of Technology-Integrated Lessons and Teaching

DOI: 10.13001/jtilt.v3i2.8559

Authors: Rachel H. Billman, Kandace M. Hoppin, Julia Murphy

Institutions: Towson University, Baltimore County Public Schools

Language: English

Topic: Teaching and Learning Programming

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405231126

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