The 3C model for teaching coding and computational thinking with an M in STEM focus
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.
RAS ID
65705
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Date of Publication
2024
School
School of Education
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Identifier
David Martin: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4094-591X
Matthew Byrne: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7335-8001
Recommended Citation
Martin, D. A., Curtis, P., Redmond, P., & Byrne, M. (2024). The 3C model for teaching coding and computational thinking with an M in STEM focus. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/ecuworks2022-2026/6325
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/