Understanding Teachers’ Perspectives Related to the Feasibility and Need for CT-Integrated Middle Grades Earth Science

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Short Description

The middle grades science classroom is a natural fit for integrating computational thinking to foster authentic learning of science. Teachers are key to understanding the feasibility of such an integration. Through this qualitative research study, we share the results of in-depth interviews with 16 middle grades Earth Science teachers to better understand their perspectives on the feasibility and desirability of integrating computational thinking into their classroom practice.

Authors

• Presenter: Kim C. Huett, University of West Georgia

• Contributor: Veena Paliwal, University of West Georgia

• Contributor: Marian Buzon, University of West Georgia

• Contributor: Marsha E Simon, University of West Georgia

• Contributor: Jonathan Corley, University of West Georgia