Code ABC MOOC for math teachers
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Details
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Computers Supported Education - 9th International Conference, CSEDU 2017, Revised Selected Papers |
| Publisher | Springer Verlag |
| Pages | 66-96 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783319946399 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 |
| Publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Porto, Portugal Duration: 21 Apr 2017 → 23 Apr 2017 |
Publication series
| Name | Communications in Computer and Information Science |
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| Volume | 865 |
| ISSN (Print) | 1865-0929 |
Conference
| Conference | International Conference on Computer Supported Education |
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| Country | Portugal |
| City | Porto |
| Period | 21/04/17 → 23/04/17 |
Abstract
Computing is the latest add-on to enhance the K-12 curricula of many countries, with the purpose of closing the digital skills gap. The revised Finnish Curriculum 2014 integrates computing mainly into math. Consequently, Finland needs to train math teachers to teach computing at elementary level. This study describes the Python and Racket tracks of the Code ABC MOOC that introduce programming basics for math teachers. Their suitability for math is compared based on the course content and feedback. The results show that conceptually the functional paradigm of Racket approaches math more closely, in particular algebra. In addition, Racket is generally regarded as more challenging in terms of syntax and e.g. for utilizing recursion as an iteration mechanism. Math teachers also rank its suitability higher because the content and exercises of the track are specifically tailored for their subject.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
Keywords
- Computational thinking, Computer science education, Curriculum research, Functional, Imperative, In-service teacher training, K-12 education, Math-integrated computer science, MOOC, Programming paradigms, Python, Racket