Computer Science in K-12 School Curricula of the 2lst Century: Why, What and When?

Autor/inn/en	Webb, Mary; Davis, Niki; Bell, Tim; Katz, Yaacov J.; Reynolds, Nicholas; Chambers, Dianne P.; Syslo, Maciej M.
Titel	Computer Science in K-12 School Curricula of the 2lst Century: Why, What and When?
Quelle	In: Education and Information Technologies, 22 (2017) 2, S.445-468 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1360-2357
DOI	10.1007/s10639-016-9493-x
Schlagwörter	Computer Science; Curriculum Development; Foreign Countries; Primary Education; Faculty Development; Teacher Competencies; Elementary Secondary Education; Technological Literacy; Access to Education; Age Differences; Computer Science Education; United Kingdom; New Zealand; Australia; Poland; Israel + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Informatik; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung; Ausland; Primarbereich; Lehrkunst; Technisches Wissen; Education; Access; Bildung; Zugang; Bildungszugang; Age; Difference; Age difference; Altersunterschied; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Großbritannien; Neuseeland; Australien; Polen
Abstract	In this paper we have examined the position and roles of Computer Science in curricula in the light of recent calls for curriculum change and we have proposed principles and issues to consider in curriculum design as well as identifying priority areas for further research. The paper is based on discussions within and beyond the International Federation of Information Processing (IFIP) Education Community since 2012 as well as an analysis of curriculum developments in five different countries. Emerging themes have been discussed with reference to important perspectives from curriculum theory including "powerful knowledge" as a key element of entitlement and management of the growth of expertise. Based on this analysis we have identified areas of consensus as well as constraints, risks and issues that are still subject to controversy. There is an emerging consensus of the importance of Computer Science and the nature of its "powerful knowledge". Furthermore current understanding of the opportunities and benefits for starting to learn Computer Science early in primary schools has identified this early start as an entitlement and equity issue. There is a strong consensus that teacher professional development in Computer Science Education is critical for supporting curriculum change and is currently a major challenge in many countries. Other key issues include understanding how the growth of expertise affects potential structure and sequencing in the curriculum and the balance of content. Further considerations include how new technological opportunities interact with pedagogical approaches and can provide new potential for the growth of expertise. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01