Game-based programming towards developing algorithmic thinking skills in primary education
This paper presents cMinds, a learning intervention that deploys game-based visual programming towards building analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills in primary education. The proposed learning method exploits the structured nature of programming, which is inherently logical and tr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Editura Universităţii "Petru Maior"
2012-06-01
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| Series: | Scientific Bulletin of the ''Petru Maior" University of Tîrgu Mureș |
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| Online Access: | http://scientificbulletin.upm.ro/papers/2012/26_1/GAME-BASED%20PROGRAMMING%20TOWARDS%20DEVELOPING%20ALGORITHMIC%20THINKING%20SKILLS%20IN%20PRIMARY%20EDUCATION.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper presents cMinds, a learning intervention that deploys game-based visual programming towards building analytical, computational, and critical thinking skills in primary education. The proposed learning method exploits the structured nature of programming, which is inherently logical and transcends cultural barriers, towards inclusive learning that exposes learners to algorithmic thinking. A visual programming environment, entitled ‘cMinds Learning Suite’, has been developed aimed for classroom use. Feedback from the deployment of the learning methods and tools in classrooms in several European countries demonstrates elevated learner motivation for engaging in logical learning activities, fostering of creativity and an entrepreneurial spirit, and promotion of problem-solving capacity |
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| ISSN: | 1841-9267 2285-438X |