Tensions in specifying computing curricula for K-12: Towards a principled approach for objectives

Mary E. Webb; Tim Bell; Niki Davis; Yaacov J. Katz; Andrew Fluck; Maciej M. Sysło; Ivan Kalaš; Margaret Cox; Charoula Angeli; Joyce Malyn-Smith; Torsten Brinda; Peter Micheuz; Andrej Brodnik

doi:10.1515/itit-2017-0017

Tensions in specifying computing curricula for K-12: Towards a principled approach for objectives

Mary E. Webb
, Tim Bell
, Niki Davis
, Yaacov J. Katz
, Andrew Fluck
, Maciej M. Sysło
, Ivan Kalaš
, Margaret Cox
, Charoula Angeli
, Joyce Malyn-Smith
, Torsten Brinda
, Peter Micheuz
, Andrej Brodnik

King's College London
University of Canterbury
University of Tasmania
University of Wrocław
Comenius University
University of Cyprus
Education Development Center
University of Duisburg-Essen
University of Klagenfurt
University of Ljubljana

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Abstract

In this article we examine key issues and tensions for developing and specifying Computing-related elements of curricula design, particularly the role of Computer Science in the curriculum. The article is based on a series of discussions and analyses of curriculum design across various countries with different approaches and traditions of Computing in the curriculum.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	59-68
Number of pages	10
Journal	IT - Information Technology
Volume	60
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1515/itit-2017-0017
State	Published - 25 Apr 2018

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Computer Science
Curriculum objectives
Digital Citizenship
School curriculum

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