Computer Science Education: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in School

— —

Dr Sue Sentance (King’s College London, UK) Professor Erik Barendsen (The Open University, the Netherlands and Radboud University, The Netherlands)

Computer Science Education

Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in School

Dr Sue Sentance (King’s College London, UK), Professor Erik Barendsen (The Open University, the Netherlands and Radboud University, The Netherlands), Dr Nicol R. Howard (University of Redlands, USA) , Professor Carsten Schulte (University of Paderborn, Germany)

$54.99

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Bloomsbury Academic
20 April 2023

Educational: IT & computing, ICT

Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, the second edition of Computer Science Education offers the most up-to-date coverage available on this developing subject, ideal for building confidence of new pre-service and in-service

educators

teaching a

new discipline. It provides an international overview of

key concepts, pedagogical approaches and assessment practices.

Highlights of the second edition include: -

New sections on machine learning and data-driven (epistemic) programming -

A new focus on equity and inclusion in computer science education - Chapters updated throughout, including a revised chapter on relating ethical and societal aspects to knowledge-rich aspects of computer science education -

A new set of chapters on the learning of programming, including design, pedagogy and misconceptions -

A chapter on the way we use language in the computer science classroom.

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.

The book is accompanied by a companion website, including online summaries for each chapter, 3-minute video summaries by each author and an archived chapter on taxonomies and competencies from the first edition.

Edited by: Dr Sue Sentance (King’s College London UK), Professor Erik Barendsen (The Open University, the Netherlands and Radboud University, The Netherlands), Dr Nicol R. Howard (University of Redlands, USA), Professor Carsten Schulte (University of Paderborn, Germany)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781350296909
ISBN 10: 1350296902
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 20 April 2023
Audience: Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Professional and scholarly , Children's (6-12) , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sue Sentance is Chief Learning Officer at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and Director of the Raspberry Pi Computing Education Research Centre at the University of Cambridge, UK. Erik Barendsen is Professor of Computer Science Education at the Open University, the Netherlands, and Professor of Science Education at Radboud University, the Netherlands. Carsten Schulte is Professor of Computer Science Education at the University of Paderborn, Germany, and Head of the Computer Science Education Research Group. Nicol R. Howard is Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Education at the University of Redlands, USA. She is also co-director of the Race in Education Analytics Learning Lab (REAL Lab).

Reviews for Computer Science Education: Perspectives on Teaching and Learning in School

This updated edition reflects developments in Computer Science (CS) education in accessible way and with strong emphasis on inclusion and social justice. The authors, leaders in the field, offer an international perspective on theoretical and practical considerations for teaching CS. An important textbook for preservice and inservice CS teachers. -- Yota Dimitriadi * Institute of Education, University of Reading, UK * 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. -- Rebecca Vivian * Research Fellow, Computer Science Education Research Group, The University of Adelaide, Australia *