Implementing Socially Relevant Problem-Based Computer Science Curriculum at the Elementary Level: Students' Computer Science Knowledge and Teachers' Implementation Needs

Autor/inn/en	Brush, Thomas; Ottenbreit-Leftwich, Anne; Kwon, Kyungbin; Karlin, Michael
Titel	Implementing Socially Relevant Problem-Based Computer Science Curriculum at the Elementary Level: Students' Computer Science Knowledge and Teachers' Implementation Needs
Quelle	In: Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 39 (2020) 2, S.109-123 (15 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0731-9258
Schlagwörter	Culturally Relevant Education; Curriculum Implementation; Problem Based Learning; Computer Science Education; Knowledge Level; Student Interests; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades; Elementary School Students; Elementary School Teachers; Faculty Development; Curriculum Development; Indiana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Wissensbasis; Studieninteresse; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Mittelstufe; Elementary school; Teacher; Teachers; Grundschule; Volksschule; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; Curriculum; Development; Curriculumentwicklung; Lehrplan; Entwicklung
Abstract	The focus of this research project was to examine how problem- based learning (PBL) impacts students' interest and knowledge in computer science (CS) at the elementary level. By focusing on a problem that emphasizes social activism, we hypothesized that PBL CS could increase interest for students. We employed an iterative design-based research approach to examine how the CS PBL curriculum impacted 6th grade students' understanding of and interest in CS, as well as the supports teachers need to implement the curriculum. Results suggest that students' understanding and interest in CS increased. In addition, the teacher reported needing more content PD support, revisions to curriculum to improve comprehension, and other resources. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01