Computer Science Unplugged

Autor/inn/en	Ehsan, Hoda; Rehmat, Abeera P.; Cardella, Monica E.
Titel	Computer Science Unplugged
Quelle	In: Science and Children, 57 (2019) 3, S.56-62 (7 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8148
Schlagwörter	Teaching Methods; STEM Education; Computer Science Education; Thinking Skills; Computation; Problem Solving; Mathematics; Pattern Recognition; Interdisciplinary Approach; Elementary School Students; 21st Century Skills; Kindergarten; Grade 1; Grade 2; Science Instruction; Engineering + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; STEM; Computer science lessons; Informatikunterricht; Denkfähigkeit; Problemlösen; Mathematik; Mustererkennung; Fächerübergreifender Unterricht; Fächerverbindender Unterricht; Interdisziplinarität; School year 01; 1. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 01; School year 02; 2. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 02; Teaching of science; Science education; Natural sciences Lessons; Naturwissenschaftlicher Unterricht; Maschinenbau
Abstract	Computational thinking can provide a basis for problem solving, for making evidence-based decisions, and for learning to code or create programs. Therefore, it is critical that all students across the K-12 continuum--including students in the early grades--have opportunities to begin developing problem solving and computational thinking skills. Although computational thinking is central to computer science, CT skills, such as "abstraction", "problem decomposition", "algorithmic thinking", "pattern recognition", and "debugging" cut across multiple disciplines, promoting seamless integration in science and engineering (Wing 2016). Engineering design can be a context and approach for fostering computational thinking in formal and informal settings for elementary-age children. Through such learning experiences children can develop 21st-century skills vital for success in STEM+CT (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, computer science) careers. In this article, the authors share an engineering design activity that we employed to engage kindergarten to second-grade students in STEM+CT. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01