Designing Unplugged and Plugged Activities to Cultivate Computational Thinking: An Exploratory Study in Early Childhood Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anika Saxena ◽  
Chung Kwan Lo ◽  
Khe Foon Hew ◽  
Gary Ka Wai Wong
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Childhood Education

From Computational Thinking to Computational Doing

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Marina Umaschi Bers
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
21St Century ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Broad Definition ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Computational Literacy

Computer programming is becoming an essential skill in the 21st century, and in order to best prepare future generations, the promotion of computational thinking and literacy must begin in early childhood education. Computational thinking can be defined in many ways. The broad definition offered in this chapter is that computational thinking practices refer to techniques applied by humans to express themselves by designing and constructing computation. This chapter claims that one of the fundamental ways in which computational thinking can be supported and augmented is by providing children with opportunities to code and to create their own interactive computational media. Thus, computational literacy will allow children to become producers and not only consumers of digital artifacts and systems.

Why Teach Coding to Early Elementary Learners

2021 ◽  
pp. 21-40
Author(s):  
Claudia M. Mihm
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Early Elementary ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Concepts ◽  
Way Of Thinking

As coding and computer science become established domains in K-2 education, researchers and educators understand that children are learning more than skills when they learn to code – they are learning a new way of thinking and organizing thought. While these new skills are beneficial to future programming tasks, they also support the development of other crucial skills in early childhood education. This chapter explores the ways that coding supports computational thinking in young children and connects the core concepts of computational thinking to the broader K-2 context.

scholarly journals La sala de psicomotricidad para el trabajo de educación física en educación infantil: un estudio exploratorio (Psychomotricity room for physical education work in early childhood education: an exploratory study)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 106-111
Author(s):  
Josué Prieto Prieto ◽  
Natalia Galán Jiménez ◽  
Diana Barrero Sanz ◽  
David Cerro Herrero
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Safety Equipment ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Castilla Y Leon ◽  
General Aspects ◽  
Education Work

  La psicomotricidad se presenta como un tema de indudable relevancia dentro de las escuelas. Los estudios previos ponen de manifiesto las deficiencias en relación a la psicomotricidad, tanto en la formación del profesorado como en los espacios y materiales destinados para ella. El objetivo del estudio es analizar los espacios y equipamientos que presentan los centros educativos de Ávila (Castilla y León) para el trabajo de Educación Física (en adelante, EF) en Educación –Infantil (en adelante, EI). Todas las variables del estudio son registradas mediante una lista de chequeo compuesta por 31 ítems y estructurada en cuatro dimensiones (aspectos generales; pavimento; protección y seguridad; equipamientos). La muestra está formada por 17 centros educativos que impartían segundo ciclo de EI. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que ninguno de los centros cuenta con una sala psicomotora y el 71% de los centros utiliza el gimnasio para el trabajo de EF. Este estudio revela que los espacios destinados a la psicomotricidad presentan algunas deficiencias relacionadas con ventilación, iluminación, pavimento, protección o equipamientos. Se recomienda adecuar los espacios a las características de la sala psicomotora en pos de asegurar una calidad en el trabajo de EF en EI.  Abstract. Psychomotricity is presented as a topic of undoubted relevance within schools. Previous studies reveal deficiencies in relation to psychomotricity, both in teacher training and the spaces and materials intended for it. The aim of the study is to analyze the spaces and equipment that the educational centres of Ávila (Castilla y León) present for physical education work in early childhood education. All study variables are registered through a checklist consisting of 31 items and structured in four dimensions (general aspects; pavement; protection and safety; equipment). The sample is based on 17 educational centres offering second cycle of early childhood education. The results obtained show that none of the centres have a psychomotor room, and 71% of the centres use the gym for physical education work. This study indicates that the spaces for psychomotricity present some deficiencies related to ventilation, lighting, pavement, protection, or equipment. It is recommended to adapt the spaces to the characteristics of the psychomotor room in favor of quality in physical education work in early childhood education.

Fostering Computational Thinking and Creativity in Early Childhood Education

2022 ◽  
pp. 21-45
Author(s):  
Katerina V. Glezou
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Classroom Practice ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Computational Thinking ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Programming Environments ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
Future Research Directions ◽  
Key Aspects

This chapter focuses on the design and implementation of coding, programming, and robotics activities in real-world classroom conditions in early childhood education that foster computational thinking and creativity. The study extends the author's experience in designing learning environments through experimentation, exploration, expression, construction, meaning negotiation, and collaboration. The author tries to gain further insight into the potential of implementing unplugged activities, robotics systems, and programming environments in the context of multi-disciplinary, hands-on activities. Using a variety of tools, strategies, and methods as well as qualitative approaches employed in case studies of classroom practice during Afternoon Robotics Club courses, the findings highlight the overall process indicating some special features that contribute to or cause difficulty in the formation of an effective learning experience. Special issues of interest, key aspects, solutions, and recommendations, as well as future research directions, are discussed.

scholarly journals The Infrastructure Standards of Early Childhood Education Units in South Sulawesi Province

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin ◽  
Arie Martuty ◽  
Mirawati Abdullah
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Early Childhood Education ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Educational Services ◽  
Childhood Education ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Sports Venues

Early childhood (0-6 years) is a very important period that affects all stages of human development. This period is often referred to as the golden age because in this period children’s intelligence develops more rapidly than in the next period. Children need good quality educational services during early childhood so that their potential can develop optimally. It is therefore important to support early childhood education facilities and infrastructure. Each educational unit must have infrastructure such as land, classrooms, leadership rooms, teachers’ rooms, administration rooms, library rooms, sports venues, places of worship, places to play, and places to support the learning process. There are still many people who do not understand what infrastructure is needed by early childhood education units to support the needs of children, or how to manage it. This can be seen in the results of this exploratory study, which analyzed the standards of the infrastructure in the district and municipal early childhood education units in South Sulawesi province. Keywords: infrastructure standards, early childhood education program

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