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Towards a Learning Progression of Sequencing and Algorithm Design for Five- and Six-Years-Old Children Engaging with an Educational Robot
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Camilo Vieira; J. Chiu; B. Velasquez – Computer Science Education, 2024
Background and Context: Computational thinking (CT) is a fundamental skill and a new form of literacy that everyone should develop to participate in civic society. Sequencing and algorithmic thinking are at the core of CT. This study looked into how young children enrolled in a kindergarten in Colombia develop CT skills. Objective: This paper aims…
Descriptors: Children, Algorithms, Mental Computation, Foreign Countries
Examining Gender Difference in the Use of ScratchJr in a Programming Curriculum for First Graders
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Zhanxia Yang; Marina Bers – Computer Science Education, 2024
Background and Context: Historically, women have been underrepresented in computer science. To address this gender gap, researchers advocate for high-quality computer science programs for early childhood. Objectives: This study examines gender differences in coding performance before and after implementing a 24-lesson visual programming curriculum…
Descriptors: Gender Differences, Grade 1, Elementary School Students, Programming