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Making programming part of teachers' everyday life - Programming affordances and constraints for K-12 mathematics and technology
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems (2023-).
Mid Sweden University, Faculty of Science, Technology and Media, Department of Communication, Quality Management, and Information Systems (2023-).
2023 (English)In: The international journal of information and learning technology, ISSN 2056-4880, E-ISSN 2056-4899, Vol. 40, no 1, p. 98-112Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose The conducted examination of programming affordances and constraints had the purpose of adding knowledge and value that facilitate the on-going national curricula revision; knowledge that also could be of general interest outside the Swedish K-12 context. Design/methodology/approach With a qualitative approach, the study was conducted as a document analysis where submitted lesson plans were the base for a directed content analysis. Findings This study presents findings on how the involvement of programming in mathematics and technology have potential to foster engagement and motivation among students. Findings also indicate that the implementation of programming can develop important general skills that go beyond the boundaries of mathematics and technology. Moreover, the identified constraints could be valuable to improve the on-going curriculum development for K-12 mathematics and technology. Research limitations/implications This qualitative study was conducted on a relatively small number of teachers where the majority has taken the courses on a voluntary basis. An important complement would be to conduct a larger quantitative study with data from a more general sample of K-12 teachers. Practical implications Results and discussions provide guidance for K-12 teachers and other stakeholders who want to introduce programming as a complementary tool in teaching and learning activities. Social implications The study has a contribution to the on-going implementation of the Swedish national curricula for K-12 mathematics and technology. Originality/value During the last years, many studies have been published on teacher training in programming, and how the training can be improved. This study goes beyond the actual teacher training and examine aspects teachers translate to theirs daily work after completing the training.

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2023. Vol. 40, no 1, p. 98-112
Keywords [en]
Programming, Lesson planning, Affordances, K-12 education, Mathematics, Technology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-46348DOI: 10.1108/IJILT-03-2022-0069ISI: 000868107400001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85140127257OAI: oai:DiVA.org:miun-46348DiVA, id: diva2:1706793
Available from: 2022-10-27 Created: 2022-10-27 Last updated: 2023-01-13Bibliographically approved
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1. Programming in grade 7-9: Action possibilities and constraints from the perspective of mathematics and technology teachers
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Programming in grade 7-9: Action possibilities and constraints from the perspective of mathematics and technology teachers
2023 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

The idea of using programming in fields outside of computer science is not new, but it has received renewed attention with the global trend of integrating programming in school curricula. In the Swedish context, mathematics and technology teachers for grades 7-9 have been significantly affected by the integration of programming. Previous research has highlighted the opportunities and challenges presented by this integration and shown that programming is a relevant skill for students to acquire, but it also shows that teachers often lack knowledge, skill and guidance for this integration. The knowledge object of the thesis is to develop knowledge about teachers’ perceived affordances (action possibilities) and constraints in using programming in grade 7-9 mathematics and technology. The thesis includes five papers and uses a qualitative approach to identify action possibilities and constraints of using programming in grade 7-9 mathematics and technology. These action possibilities and constraints relate to three aspects of teaching and learning: subject content, motivation and engagement, and digital competence. Together, the findings provide a conceptual model for what programming can be used for in grade 7-9 mathematics and technology. This conceptual model, which incorporates action possibilities and constraints of programming related to the three aspects of teaching and learning mentioned above, represents the contribution of the thesis. The thesis provides new insights into the understanding of teachers’ use and perceptions of programming for teaching and learning in grade 7-9 mathematics and technology (the study object). The thesis also has practical implications for the future design of professional development courses on programming for teachers and how programming should be used and integrated in an educational context.

Abstract [sv]

Idén att använda programmering i fler områden än datavetenskap är inte ny, men det har aktualiserats igen med den globala trenden att integrera programmering i skolans läroplan. I Sverige har årskurs 7–9 lärare i matematik och teknik varit särskild berörda av integreringen av programmering. Tidigare forskning visar både möjligheter och utmaningar, till exempel att programmering är en relevant färdighet men att lärare ofta saknar kunskap, kompetens och vägledning i att genomföra integreringen. Med affordances som teoretisk lins har kunskapsobjektet i avhandlingen varit att utveckla kunskap om lärares upplevda handlingsmöjligheter och begränsningar i att använda programmering för matematik och teknik i årskurs 7–9. Med kvalitativ ansats och fem inkluderade studier har avhandlingen identifierat flera handlingsmöjligheter och begränsningar med programmering för matematik och teknik i årskurs 7–9. Dessa relaterar till tre aspekter av undervisningen: ämnesinnehåll, motivation och engagemang, samt digital kompetens. Tillsammans bildar detta en konceptuell modell över vad programmering kan användas till i årskurs 7–9 matematik och teknik. Den konceptuella modellen, som inbegriper handlingsmöjligheter och begränsningar med programmering relaterat till tre aspekter av undervisning, utgör avhandlingens bidrag. Avhandlingen bidrar med nya insikter om lärares användning och upplevelse av programmering för matematik- och teknikundervisning i årskurs 7–9 (studieobjektet). Avhandlingen har även praktiska implikationer för design av fortbildningskurser i programmering, samt programmeringens användning och integration i skolan.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Sundsvall: Mid Sweden University, 2023. p. 104
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Mid Sweden University doctoral thesis, ISSN 1652-893X ; 382
National Category
Computer and Information Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:miun:diva-46677 (URN)978-91-89341-85-2 (ISBN)
Public defence
2023-01-19, F234, Kunskapens väg 8, Östersund, 10:00 (English)
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Vid tidpunkten för disputationen var följande delarbete opublicerat: delarbete 4 accepterad.

At the time of the doctoral defence the following paper was unpublished: paper 4 accepted.

Available from: 2022-12-19 Created: 2022-12-19 Last updated: 2022-12-20Bibliographically approved

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