Análisis del nivel de pensamiento computacional de los futuros maestrosuna propuesta diagnóstica para el diseño de acciones formativas

  1. Lourdes Villalustre-Martínez 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Oviedo
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    Universidad de Oviedo

    Oviedo, España

    ROR https://ror.org/006gksa02

Journal:
Pixel-Bit: Revista de medios y educación

ISSN: 1133-8482

Year of publication: 2024

Issue: 69

Pages: 169-194

Type: Article

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Abstract

Computational thinking is an emerging form of literacy that seeks to foster the learning of programming in a progressive manner using basic principles of computer coding. This study assessed the computational thinking of 164 undergraduate students in earlychildhood and elementary education teaching degrees. Differences according to gender and previous experience in robotic programming were examined. For this purpose, the Test of Computational Thinking (TPC) was used. The results reveal that males obtained better results and that previous programming experience influenced the level of development of computational thinking. In addition, three student profiles were identified through a cluster analysis. Females with prior experience in robotic programming and the use of programming languages showed the best results on the TPC. These findings highlight the importance of performing diagnostic evaluations to know the level of competence of students in this area, as itcan help identify areas for improvement and adapt training actions according to the needs of each group of students

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