Title
Primary school teachers' opinions about early computer science education.
Abstract
Schools and universities often have to deal with students' misconceptions and stereotypes towards computer science (CS). For example, CS is widely perceived as boring, not interesting and a masculine discipline. To prevent students from forming false and mostly negative attitudes one idea is to introduce computer science concepts like programming before this forming takes place, in other words at a very early stage in school. In consequence, the discussion about the necessity of CS in early childhood education rises more and more. To provide empirical background for this discussion, we interviewed six primary school teachers on their opinions towards computer science courses at primary schools. Based on this results, we are planning a computer science course for 3rd and 4th grade students.
Year
DOI
Venue
2016
10.1145/2999541.2999547
Koli Calling
Field
DocType
Citations 
Psychology,Early childhood education,Pedagogy,Science education
Conference
1
PageRank 
References 
Authors
0.37
9
3
Name
Order
Citations
PageRank
Alexandra Funke172.58
Katharina Geldreich211.72
Peter Hubwieser338464.53