An investigation into susceptibility to learn computational thinking in post-compulsory education

Ana C. Calderon*, Tom Crick, Catherine Tryfona

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Abstract

This paper presents the results of a preliminary investigation into how the teaching of computational thinking--particularly algorithmic thinking and programming--to university undergraduate students varies depending on aptitude and perceived enjoyment of STEM subjects during their secondary-level (pre-university) education. We investigated a specific component of computational thinking, algorithmic thinking, comparing against a student's ability to develop knowledge and understanding of introductory programming.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of International Conference on Computational Thinking Education, CTE 2017
EditorsSiu-cheung KONG, Josh SHELDON, Robert Kwok-yiu LI
PublisherThe Education University of Hong Kong
Pages6-9
Number of pages4
ISBN (Print)9789887703440
Publication statusPublished - 2017
Event1st International Conference on Computational Thinking Education, CTE 2017 - Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Duration: 13 Jul 201715 Jul 2017

Publication series

NameProceedings of International Conference on Computational Thinking Education
ISSN (Electronic)2664-5661

Conference

Conference1st International Conference on Computational Thinking Education, CTE 2017
Country/TerritoryHong Kong
CityHong Kong
Period13/07/1715/07/17

Keywords

  • Algorithmic thinking
  • Computational thinking
  • Perceptions
  • STEM

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