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Developing an Introductory Computer Science Course for Pre-Service Teachers
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Adler, Rachel F.; Beck, Kristan – Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, 2020
Computational thinking (CT) involves breaking a problem into smaller components and solving it using algorithmic thinking and abstraction. CT is no longer exclusively for computer scientists but for everyone. While CT does not necessarily require programming, learning programming to enhance CT skills at a young age can help shape the next…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Introductory Courses, Computer Science Education, Preservice Teachers