Computational Thinking : Computational Thinking: How to develop it at Primary School

• Mathematics education, Computational Thinking, Logical thinking, Problem finding, Problem solving, Practical Ability

University of Tsukuba and Kohn Kaen University are engaging in the APEC Workshop with APEC Lesson Study Network to develop unplugged computational Thinking. The first workshop was finished on April 18th, 2024 only for the government officials in APEC economies. For general audience in education, this course was developed based on the workshop. On this course, we share the idea and instruments to develop computational thinking at Primary School Level through the explanation of the content of guidebook. On Era of Generative AI, how can we develop Computational Thinking? How can we develop computational thinking without using computers?” Especially on the Primary School Level, there are situations which we do not have computers and informatics teachers. This course tries to answer the questions; “How can we develop computational thinking without using computers?” “What basic informatics content is suitable for primary school level?” and “How can we fit these lessons into our curriculum schedules?” The online course "Computational Thinking: How to develop it at Primary School" is part of the SEAMEO School Network Program and is composed by 4 lessons. The videos are open for all the participants. It consists of 4 lessons as follows: Lesson 1. Opening and Curriculum Reform Recommendations on APEC; Lesson 2. Computational Thinking & Examples; Lesson 3. Mathematical Thinking & Examples; and Lesson 4. STEM Thinking & Examples.