ERIC Number: EJ1354966
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
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Coding and Computational Thinking in the Social Studies: Teachers' Perspectives
Ray, Beverly B.; Rogers, Reenay R. H.; Gallup, Jennifer
Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, v38 n2 p89-101 2022
Research explored the change in perspectives of PK-12 social studies teachers regarding coding as a useful instructional tool. Using exploratory methods, researchers examined to what extent participants (n = 26) were willing to embrace coding as a teaching and learning strategy. Findings suggest that participants' perspectives on the utility of coding in the social studies improved as a result of participation in a series of coding activities that included opportunities to code, structured reflection, and peer discussion, with three out of four indicators demonstrating statistical significance. Results also indicate that a majority (73%) agree that coding is a critical skill that all educators should address, but some (nearly 31%) still lacked confidence in their ability to integrate coding into their instructional practice. We conclude with an examination of the implications for the social studies curriculum and for professional practice.
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Preschool Education, Teachers, Social Studies, Coding, Programming, Computation, Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, Teacher Attitudes, Integrated Activities
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education; Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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