COMPUTATIONAL THINKING BEYOND CODING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: REFRAMING CS EDUCATION FOR THE AGE OF AI
COMPUTATIONAL THINKING BEYOND CODING IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION: REFRAMING CS EDUCATION FOR THE AGE OF AI
Author(s): Stamatios PapadakisSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Scientia Socialis, UAB
Keywords: Computational thinking (CT); AI engagement; algorithmic thinking;
Summary/Abstract: Computational thinking (CT) is increasingly recognized globally as a fundamental skill for the 21st century, yet its implementation in computer science (CS) education often is still limited to coding activities (Bers, 2018). It is essential to reframe CT as a cognitive approach that supports computational inquiry, problem-solving, and ethical AI engagement, starting from early education using developmentally appropriate tools like ScratchJr (Papadakis, 2020). In the age of artificial intelligence and rapid technological advancements, CS education faces a critical need to evolve beyond traditional approaches.
Journal: Journal of Baltic Science Education
- Issue Year: 24/2025
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 592-594
- Page Count: 3
- Language: English
