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Computational Thinking in Mathematics Teacher Education
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CITE Journal Volume 17, Number 4, ISSN 1528-5804 Publisher: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education, Waynesville, NC USA

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As computational thinking (CT) is increasing in focus in K-12 education, it is important to consider how teacher education programs may better prepare teacher candidates (TCs). Previous studies have found that TCs do not always have a firm understanding of what CT involves, and they might not have clear ideas about how to develop CT in their future classrooms. In this context, the authors developed a course for elementary school TCs focusing on CT in mathematics education. The course integrated CT in the context of mathematics activities to help TCs develop both a conceptual understanding of mathematics and mathematics teaching with CT. The paper presents a case study analysis of TCs’ online discussions and reflection assignments of the course, as well as themes in their learning about and attitudes toward CT in mathematics teaching and learning.

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Gadanidis, G., Cendros, R., Floyd, L. & Namukasa, I. (2017). Computational Thinking in Mathematics Teacher Education. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 17(4), 458-477. Waynesville, NC USA: Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education. Retrieved September 21, 2023 from .

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