Analysis of the Development of Computational Thinking through Applied Programming Actions in Basic Education

• Orlando S. S. Filho IF GOIANO
• Adriano H. Braga IF GOIANO
• Ramayane B. Braga IF GOIANO
• Thalia S. Santana IF GOIANO

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5753/erigo.2024.5079

Abstract

Computational Thinking (CT) has been increasingly recognized as an essential paradigm for the development of crucial skills and competencies for a contemporary society. In view of the current legislation to incorporate the teaching of Computing from Basic Education, the importance of this approach in improving school learning and in the more effective use of technologies for the benefit of society is highlighted. This paper analyzes CT learning in an applied programming course conducted with 395 public school students from the final grades of elementary school in of the Saint Patrick's Valley. Only 18.4% of the students were aware of the term CT and after the course, 88% declared that they were confident in using CT to solve problems.

Keywords: computational thinking, programming, basic education, learning, skills

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