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Exploring the Impact of Scaffolding in Programming on Students' Computational Thinking: Evidence from a Three-Level Meta-Analysis
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Dengkang Chen; Yi Zhang; Heng Luo; Zhimin Gao; Lufang Yu; Yuru Lin – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2026
Promoting computational thinking (CT) through programming activities is crucial for cultivating talent in today's digital landscape. However, recent research have revealed that students often face significant CT challenges during actual programming tasks. While it is widely recognized that additional scaffolding should be provided to support…
Descriptors: Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Programming, Computation, Thinking Skills
Beyond Coding: Effects of a Computing Curriculum on Preschoolers' Computational Thinking, Math, Language, and Social-Emotional Skills
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Weipeng Yang; Chaopai Lin; X. Christine Wang; Alfredo Bautista; Hui Li; Jesus Alfonso D. Datu; Bi Ying Hu – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 2026
The integration of coding into early childhood education has gained traction globally, yet evidence of its efficacy in fostering diverse developmental domains remains limited. This study aimed to (1) assess effects of a coding curriculum on preschoolers' computational thinking (CT), math, language, and social-emotional outcomes, and (2) examine…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Coding, Computation, Curriculum Implementation