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VOL. 10, ISSUE 1 (2025)
Investigating pre-service teachers’ awareness on integrating computational thinking skills into classroom practices
Authors
Harijana Manohar, G Viswanathappa
Abstract
Computational Thinking
(CT) has become a vital 21st-century skill, expanding beyond computer science
to disciplines such as mathematics, science, and social sciences. In science
education, CT enhances scientific inquiry by improving data modeling,
problem-solving, and analytical reasoning. Integrating CT into science
education is essential at all educational levels to develop students' ability
to think systematically and approach scientific problems effectively. Pre-service
teachers play a crucial role in this integration, as their understanding and
pedagogical skills in CT will shape how future generations engage with science.
This study aims to assess pre-service teachers’ awareness of CT integration in
science education, exploring variations based on teacher education programs and
gender. Using a descriptive survey method, data were collected from pre-service
teachers enrolled in four-year integrated and two-year B.Ed. programs. A
self-developed awareness tool was administered through Google Forms, providing
insights into the current state of CT integration in teacher education. The study
findings revealed that pre service teachers have awareness on integration of
computational thinking skills in science education as high level, partially medium
level, low level 5.6 %,70.5%,23.9% respectively. Additionally, there was no
significant difference between the four year and two-year B.Ed. teacher
programs and also there is no significant difference between male and female pre
service teachers on awareness of integrating CT in science education. Though
NEP 2020 emphasize on integration of CT across all the disciplines the study
proved that pre service teachers have very less awareness. Thus, there is a need
to focus on awareness of Integrating CT skills as it is 21st century
skill for the benefit of the learners.
Pages:21-27
How to cite this article:
Harijana Manohar, G Viswanathappa "Investigating pre-service teachers’ awareness on integrating computational thinking skills into classroom practices". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 10, Issue 1, 2025, Pages 21-27
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