Developing preservice teachers intuitions about computational thinking in a mathematics and science methods course

• Published in: Journal of pedagogical research Vol. 7; no. 2; pp. 5 - 20
• Main Authors: Moon, Peter F., Himmelsbach, Joshua, Weintrop, David, Walkoe, Janet
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Duzce Journal of Pedagogical Research 2023
• Subjects: computational thinking; computational thinking in preservice teacher education; integrated computational thinking; Mathematics education; Methods Courses; pre-service teacher preparation; Preservice Teachers; Problem solving; Science education; Teacher Education Curriculum; Teachers; Teaching Methods

Computational thinking (CT) has the potential to enhance learning when integrated into mathematical classroom activities. Teachers are being asked to include CT concepts in their core disciplines; however, there is an open question as to how best to equip teachers to integrate CT into their practice...