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Computational Thinking For Teachers, Susan Imberman
Computational Thinking For Teachers, Susan Imberman
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This is a syllabus for a course in computational thinking. The course described introduces preservice and inservice teachers to the fundamental concepts of computer science, including web design, coding, ethics, computational thinking, course resources, etc.
Floor Plan Assignment In Elementary Mathematics Education, Tunde Jakab
Floor Plan Assignment In Elementary Mathematics Education, Tunde Jakab
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In this upper elementary mathematics education assignment, the prospective teachers gain hands-on experience in measuring distances in feet and inches, calculating areas, and converting distance and area measurements. Moreover, they solve a real-life situation by choosing the most economical tiles for their kitchen. This last part (3) of the assignment develops critical thinking and expressing one's thought processes. Part 3 can be used as an in-class discussion, which further promotes reasoning skills.