Pre‐service Teachers' Perceptions on the Development of Computational Thinking from the 5PC Model
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https://doi.org/10.21556/edutec.2021.78.2173Keywords:
computational thinking, training, teachers, educational robotics, programmingAbstract
Computational thinking uses cognitive processes to formulate problems and solutions that can be automated and processed by a thought agent. Definition, evaluation and how to teach it are weakly developed aspects. The purpose of this research is to provide pedagogical guidelines that allow the design of training actions for the development of computational thinking of teachers. 63 pre-service teachers participated in this exploratory research. The evidence obtained with the use of a questionnaire and a discussion group indicates that activities unplugged, and robot programming are efficient strategies for the development of computational thinking. Creativity, problem solving, cooperation and communication are the peripheral skills that can be activated to a greater extent. In addition, we present a model for teacher training in computational thinking.
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