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Computational Thinking Educational Policy Initiatives (CTEPI) Across the Globe

verfasst von: Yu-Chang Hsu, Natalie Roote Irie, Yu-Hui Ching

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Abstract

Since 2006, there has been an ever-increasing momentum in computational thinking educational policy initiatives (CTEPI) across the globe. In this paper, the representative CT educational policy initiatives viewed through the lens of international perspectives and cultural contexts were examined, compared and discussed. Reports, white papers, and policy documents were widely explored, selected through established criteria, and eventually analyzed by the research team. It was found that CTEPI has two characteristics—diverse CT terminology and diverse current status across the globe. Also, curriculum reform and enrichment programs represented two major approaches for CTEPI across the globe. Finally, four development trends emerged from an analysis of CT education policies and initiatives: collaboration and partnerships across sectors and national boundaries, rationales taking a broad perspective and referring to common themes, a redefinition of digital competence, and an emphasis on broadening access and interest.
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Metadaten
Titel
Computational Thinking Educational Policy Initiatives (CTEPI) Across the Globe
verfasst von
Yu-Chang Hsu
Natalie Roote Irie
Yu-Hui Ching
Publikationsdatum
18.03.2019
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
TechTrends / Ausgabe 3/2019
Print ISSN: 8756-3894
Elektronische ISSN: 1559-7075
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-019-00384-4

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