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Paulina Haduong; Karen Brennan – Computer Science Education, 2025
Background and Context: Learning to create self-directed and personally authentic programming projects involves encountering challenges and learning to get unstuck. Objective: This article investigates how one U.S. fourth-grade classroom engaged in practices which emphasized community supports, in the context of the classroom's implementation and…
Descriptors: Grade 4, Computer Science Education, Instructional Design, Programming
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Rich, Kathryn M.; Franklin, Diana; Strickland, Carla; Isaacs, Andy; Eatinger, Donna – Computer Science Education, 2022
Background and Context: We explored how learning trajectories (LTs) might be used to design variables instruction. Objective: We aimed to develop an LT for variables and use it to guide curriculum development for fourth graders working in Scratch in an integrated mathematics+CS curriculum. Method: We synthesized learning goals (LGs) and levels of…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Computer Science Education, Sequential Learning, Instructional Design
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Grover, Shuchi; Jackiw, Nicholas; Lundh, Patrik – Computer Science Education, 2019
Background and Context: Learners struggle with conceptual understanding of introductory programming concepts such as variables, expressions, and loops. Objective: We examine whether and how designed activities for conceptual exploration support preliminary engagement with and learning of foundational and often hard-to-grasp programming concepts…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Concept Formation, Learning Activities, Grade 6