Computational thinking counts in elementary grades: powerful stem teaching and learning for the 21ST century
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- 2331742
- Recipient
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Rethink Learning, Inc. UEI GEJQWJV4CAM8
- Awarding agency
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Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings
National Science Foundation
- Obligated
- $960,378
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 47.076 STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources)
- Completion date
- Funding agency
- National Science Foundation
- Place of performance
- Montvale, NJ 07645, USA
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Description
- Abstract
- Computational thinking (CT) is often referred to as an analytical practice that involves engaging in problem solving, (RE)formulating problems and expressing solutions in ways that can be carried out by a human or a machine. Opportunities to engage in CT during the elementary school years often occur in after school clubs or other informal learning settings. To increase the reach of these opportunities, this project will develop and implement a professional learning approach that introduces grades 3-5 teachers in three low-income schools to CT, supports their understanding of the math and science they teach, and supports the integration of CT into their math and science instruction. This project is funded by the stem + computing (stem+c) program that supports research and development to understand the integration of computing and computational thinking in stem learning. As computing has become integral to the practice of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (stem), the stem+computing program seeks to address emerging challenges in computational stem areas through the applied integration of computational thinking and computing activities within stem teaching and learning in early childhood education through high school (prek-12). Grounded in wenger's community of practice and design-based instructional research, learning opportunities for teachers include: three, one-week summer workshops; monthly video clubs focused on teacher noticing (18 hours per academic year); in-class support; an annual mini-conference; and school, family, and community workshops. Across these activities, the project will focus on two pedagogical approaches: design thinking and project-based learning, and will involve educators in the curriculum design process. Data to be collected include video of teacher learning activities, teacher interviews, self-report surveys, artifacts and assessments of teacher knowledge of math, science and CT. Outcomes of the project include teacher-developed project-based or design thinking lessons; a longitudinal understanding of teacher professional learning for promoting CT in the elementary grades, a scalable professional learning model, and a set of video teaching cases that offer teachers models of how to implement CT lessons in ways that recognize a variety of student thinking strategies. This award reflects NSF's statutory mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the foundation's intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria.- subawards are planned for this award.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
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| Amendment | $0 | |
| Original award | $960,378 |
Quick answers
Who received award 2331742?
2331742 was awarded to Rethink Learning, Inc. by Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (National Science Foundation) on June 1, 2023.
How much is award 2331742 worth?
$960,378 has been obligated on 2331742.
Which agency awarded 2331742?
Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Informal Settings (National Science Foundation) awarded 2331742, with funding from National Science Foundation.
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