Description: "Drawing together the most up-to-date research from experts all across the world, the second edition of Computer Science Education 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 pre-service and in-service educators teaching a new discipline, exploring key concepts, pedagogical approaches and assessment practices.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 other and an archived chapter on taxonomies and competencies from the first edition." --
Brief description: Sue Sentance is Chief Learning Officer at the Raspberry Pi Foundation and a Visiting Fellow at King's College London, UK.
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"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