Teacher Conceptualization of Student Challenges and Solutions for CT in A Non-CS Classroom

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Abstract

Computational Thinking (CT) involves cross-disciplinary skills, but is confined to computer sciences domains and remains limited in the context of non-CS K-12 classrooms. While approaches such as codesign support teachers in integrating CT, they overlook student outcomes and training teachers. This study, involving two teachers from the southern United States, presents a student centered design thinking based approach of codesign. Teacher interactions and design artifacts during codesign were analysed to identify challenges and pedagogical strategies identified by teachers. Preliminary findings reveal challenges such as familiarity with tools, clarity of student roles and tasks, and instructional challenges. This work addresses the call for new approaches to support teachers in CT integration and presents teacher driven challenges and strategies.

Authors

• Vivek Sabanwar, Texas A&M University

• Tugce Aldemir, Texas A&M University

• Selcuk Kilinc, Texas A&M University

• Ali Bicer, Texas A&M University

• Donggil Song, Texas A&M University