The 3C model for teaching coding and computational thinking with an M in STEM focus

Author Identifier

David Martin: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4094-591X

Matthew Byrne: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7335-8001

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Title

Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference

First Page

2162

Last Page

2172

Publisher

Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education

School

School of Education

RAS ID

65705

Comments

Martin, D., Curtis, P., Redmond, P., Byrne, M. (2024). The 3C model for teaching coding and computational thinking with an M in STEM focus. Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (2162-2172). Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education. https://www.learntechlib.org/p/224275/

Abstract

Australia aims to improve teacher capacity in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education in primary school classrooms. For primary school teachers, such an endeavour requires an integrated approach when planning STEM activities. With a designated STEM curriculum, teachers could more effectively plan activities integrating STEM subjects, particularly the capacity to incorporate mathematics and digital technologies. This paper presents a new conceptual model for planning and teaching computational thinking and coding based on existing theoretical models for teaching mathematics. Also presented is a practical example of the 3C Model’s application in the context of a primary school teaching sequence that integrates Mathematics and Digital Technologies curricula using the BBC micro:bit.

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