Competency‐based TPACK approaches to computational thinking and integrated STEM: A conceptual exploration
Computer Applications in Engineering Education,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
32(6)
Опубликована: Авг. 23, 2024
Abstract
In
this
conceptual
study,
we
explore
the
incorporation
of
computational
thinking
(CT)
within
integrated
Science,
Technology,
Engineering,
and
Mathematics
(STEM)
education,
aiming
to
enhance
Technological
Pedagogical
Content
Knowledge
(TPACK)
framework
for
teacher
professional
development.
Despite
fundamental
role
mathematics
in
K‐16
engineering
its
theoretical
practical
dimensions
a
transdisciplinary
STEM
context
interlinks
with
CT
remain
underexplored.
This
gap
extends
development
teachers
research‐oriented
environments,
which
presents
significant
challenges.
The
study
aims
address
these
issues
by
repositioning
cognitive‐adaptive
competencies
such
as
design
(DT)
crucial
enabler
competency,
advocating
move
beyond
normative
approaches.
We
comprehensively
analyze
integration
efforts
STEM,
often
rely
on
declarative
definitions
without
substantive
implications.
poses
questions
(1)
how
can
be
effectively
into
(2)
characteristics
normative‐adaptive
model
(3)
educational
focused
mathematical
modeling,
simulation
design,
student
engagement
research.
Drawing
innovative
practices,
scrutinize
DT
through
examples
from
mathematics,
emphasizing
importance
developing
models
algorithms.
Ultimately,
propose
competency‐centered
normative‐adaptive‐context
aware
(NACAMS)‐TPACK
that
enhances
classical
TPACK
interlinking
computational,
general
pedagogical
competencies.
is
particularly
relevant
educators,
policymakers,
researchers
involved
education.
Язык: Английский
Integrating Computational Thinking and AI in Early Childhood Education Using Holistic Stem Framework
Advances in educational technologies and instructional design book series,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 65 - 96
Опубликована: Окт. 25, 2024
The
rapid
advancement
of
technology
necessitates
integrating
computational
thinking
(CT)
and
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
from
the
earliest
stages
education.
As
researchers
navigate
through
digital
age,
it
becomes
increasingly
important
to
prepare
young
learners
understand
engage
with
these
technologies,
which
are
reshaping
human
lives.
Early
childhood
education
(ECE)
is
critical
for
laying
foundation
lifelong
learning
cognitive
development.
During
formative
years,
children
especially
receptive
new
concepts
ways
thinking,
making
an
ideal
period
introduce
CT
AI.
not
only
shapes
academic
skills
but
also
fosters
creativity,
problem-solving
abilities.
Integrating
AI
into
ECE
can
provide
tools
need
thrive
in
a
technology-driven
world.
By
introducing
early,
demystify
encourage
generation
that
just
consumers
creators
innovators.
Язык: Английский