<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, <i>Computer Science Education </i>provides full, current coverage of a teaching subject that's still developing. It offers the most up-to-date coverage available on this developing subject, ideal for building confidence of new PGCE students teaching a very new discipline, exploring key concepts, pedagogical approaches and assessment practices. <br/><br/>Highlights include: <br/>- a comprehensive taxonomy of programming misconceptions from Juha Sorva<br/>- an up-to-date discussion of computational thinking by Shuchi Grover and Roy Pea <br/>- a detailed look at issues of equity in computer science education by Jill Denner and Shannon Campe<br/>- teachers' and pupils' attitudes are considered by Quintin Cutts and Peter Donaldson<br/>- Paul Curzon and colleagues explore a range of different strategies for teaching computer science concepts<br/>- Ira Diethelm and her colleagues highlight the difficulties presented by the language we use to talk about computer science.<br/><br/>The book is structured to support the reader with chapter outlines, synopses and key points. Explanations of key concepts, real-life examples and reflective points keep the theory grounded in classroom practice<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Curated and crafted by international leaders in computer science (CS) education. They strike a balance between research, practice and thoughtful discussion, presenting evidence-based K-12 CS education in an accessible way. An ideal textbook for any teacher education program or of interest to practising teachers wishing to upskill or refresh in CS education.<br/>Rebecca Vivian, Research Fellow, Computer Science Education Research Group, The University of Adelaide, Australia<br><br>Much needed...Will become a key text for computer science teachers, pre-service teachers and teacher trainers, as well as researchers of this subject.<br/>Helen Boulton, Associate Professor, Nottingham Trent University, UK, and Chair, Association of Information Technology and Teacher Education, UK<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Sue Sentance</b> is Senior Lecturer in Computer Science Education at King's College London, UK. <p/><b>Erik Barendsen</b> is Professor in Science Education at Radboud University, The Netherlands, and Professor in Computing Education at Open University, The Netherlands. <p/><b>Carsten Schulte</b> is Professor of Computer Science Education at the University of Paderborn, Germany, and Head of the Computer Science Education Research Group.</p>
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