Computational thinking in the STEM disciplines : foundations and research highlights /: foundations and research highlights. ([2018])
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- Book
- Title:
- Computational thinking in the STEM disciplines : foundations and research highlights /: foundations and research highlights. ([2018])
- Main Title:
- Computational thinking in the STEM disciplines : foundations and research highlights
- Further Information:
- Note: Myint Swe Khine, editor.
- Editors:
- Khine, Myint Swe
- Contents:
- Intro; Foreword; References; Contents; About the Authors; Part I: Foundations in Computational Thinking; Chapter 1: Strategies for Developing Computational Thinking; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Foundations in Computational Thinking; 1.3 Computational Thinking and Teacher Education; 1.4 Computational Thinking in Schools and Higher Education; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Characteristics of Studies Conducted on Computational Thinking: A Content Analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methodology; 2.2.1 Demographic Characteristics of the Selected Papers; 2.2.1.1 Year of Publication. 2.2.1.2 Target Population2.2.1.3 Keywords; 2.2.1.4 Type of Taxonomy; 2.2.1.5 Purpose of the Papers; 2.2.2 Nature of the Studies Conducted; 2.2.2.1 Research Design; 2.2.2.2 Data Collection Tools; 2.2.2.3 Data Analysis Method Used; 2.2.3 Summary of Results for the Selected Papers; 2.3 Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Microworlds, Objects First, Computational Thinking and Programming; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Microworlds and Logo; 3.3 From Logo to Objects; 3.4 OO and Objects First; 3.5 Critiques of Objects First; 3.6 Computational Thinking, Papert and Objects First. 3.7 Scaffolding Programming with Patterns and Computation Structures3.7.1 Finding Variables and Expressions; 3.7.2 Finding Computation Patterns; 3.7.3 Example; 3.7.4 Finding Information Structures; 3.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Toward a Phenomenology of Computational Thinking in STEM Education; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The NeedIntro; Foreword; References; Contents; About the Authors; Part I: Foundations in Computational Thinking; Chapter 1: Strategies for Developing Computational Thinking; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Foundations in Computational Thinking; 1.3 Computational Thinking and Teacher Education; 1.4 Computational Thinking in Schools and Higher Education; 1.5 Conclusion; References; Chapter 2: Characteristics of Studies Conducted on Computational Thinking: A Content Analysis; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methodology; 2.2.1 Demographic Characteristics of the Selected Papers; 2.2.1.1 Year of Publication. 2.2.1.2 Target Population2.2.1.3 Keywords; 2.2.1.4 Type of Taxonomy; 2.2.1.5 Purpose of the Papers; 2.2.2 Nature of the Studies Conducted; 2.2.2.1 Research Design; 2.2.2.2 Data Collection Tools; 2.2.2.3 Data Analysis Method Used; 2.2.3 Summary of Results for the Selected Papers; 2.3 Discussion and Conclusion; References; Chapter 3: Microworlds, Objects First, Computational Thinking and Programming; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Microworlds and Logo; 3.3 From Logo to Objects; 3.4 OO and Objects First; 3.5 Critiques of Objects First; 3.6 Computational Thinking, Papert and Objects First. 3.7 Scaffolding Programming with Patterns and Computation Structures3.7.1 Finding Variables and Expressions; 3.7.2 Finding Computation Patterns; 3.7.3 Example; 3.7.4 Finding Information Structures; 3.8 Conclusions; References; Chapter 4: Toward a Phenomenology of Computational Thinking in STEM Education; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 The Need for a Phenomenology of Computational Thinking; 4.2.1 Inseparability of Abstractions and Practices in Computing and Science; 4.2.2 Subjectivity in Representational Work; 4.2.3 Computational Modeling as Perspectival Work. 4.3 Phenomenological Approaches for Sustaining Computing in STEM Classrooms4.3.1 Agent-Based Computational Modeling as a Transdisciplinary Practice; 4.3.2 Framing Programming as Designing Mathematical Measures of Change; 4.3.3 Supporting Perspectival Work Through Embodied Modeling; 4.3.4 Refining Computational Modeling Through Disciplinarily Grounded Classroom Norms; 4.3.5 Framing Coding as Designing for Authentic Use; 4.3.6 Support Transition from Visual to Text-Based Programming; 4.4 Discussion: Computational Thinking as Experience in K-12 STEM; References. Chapter 5: Strictly Objects First: A Multipurpose Course on Computational Thinking5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Background and Related Work; 5.2.1 Computational Thinking; 5.2.2 Object Orientation; 5.2.3 Objects-First Principle; 5.2.4 Teaching Methods; 5.2.5 Motivation; 5.2.6 Related MOOCs; 5.3 Course Origin and History; 5.3.1 Compulsory Subject CS in Bavarian Grammar Schools; 5.3.2 Introductory CS Lectures for STEM Students at the University; 5.4 MOOC; 5.4.1 Motivation for Creating the Course; 5.4.2 Videos; 5.4.3 Quizzes; 5.4.4 Interactive Exercises; 5.4.5 Programming Exercises; 5.4.6 Course Design. … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Cham : Springer
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Copyright Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource
- Subjects:
- 371.33
Education
Educational technology
Computer-assisted instruction
Computational learning theory
Science -- Study and teaching
Technology -- Study and teaching
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Critical Thinking
Technical education
Mathematics
EDUCATION -- Administration -- General
EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions
Computational learning theory
Computer-assisted instruction
Educational technology
Engineering -- Study and teaching
Mathematics -- Study and teaching
Science -- Study and teaching
Technology -- Study and teaching
Education -- Higher
Education -- Teaching Methods & Materials -- Mathematics
Education -- Professional Development
Education -- Computers & Technology
Higher & further education, tertiary education
Teaching of a specific subject
Teacher training
Educational equipment & technology, computer-aided learning (CAL)
Education -- Study Skills
Study & learning skills: general
Electronic books - Languages:
- English
- ISBNs:
- 9783319935669
3319935666 - Related ISBNs:
- 9783319935652
3319935658 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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