Assessing Malaysian Teachers’ Perception on Computational Thinking Concepts Using SEM

Computational thinking (CT) concepts are newly introduced concepts in the Malaysian curriculum. This study is therefore designed to investigate Malaysian teachers’ perception on the integration ofcomputational thinking skills in their teaching and learning practices. A survey form was designed based on the Technological Acceptance Model (TAM) and was disseminated throughout Malaysia to gauge teachers’ perception on CT based on the per-ceived usefulness of CT, perceived ease of CT integration into teaching and learning practices, teachers’ attitude towards CT and their intention to use CT in their classrooms. A total of 166 primary school teachers participated in the sur-vey and the data was analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). This study managed to predict Malaysian teachers’ intention in integrating computational thinking skills in their classroom practices via two significant de-terminants, namely the perceived ease of integration and positive attitude to-wards computational thinking. This study is important because it highlights fac-tors affecting teachers’ perception on the newly improvised curriculum, and is an effort to support CT delivery in Malaysian classrooms

Early engineering: An introduction to young children's potential

Early Engineering Learning comprises two main sections presenting a mix of research studies, theoretical advancements, and classroom empirical examples. As such, this book provides a rich resource for researchers, policy makers, curriculum developers, and classroom teachers alike. Engineering learning is a significant yet underrepresented field in early education, despite being one of the most practical and real-world domains that all children can engage in. As evident in the chapters of this book, young children are eminently capable of solving engineering-based problems; indeed, they do this on a daily basis. Engineering education integrates readily and meaningfully not only within the other STEM domains, but also with literature and the arts more broadly. Various approaches to early engineering learning are showcased throughout this book, with engineering design processes and habits of mind featured prominently. Not only are these design and thinking processes foundational to early engineering but can also enhance learning across several other disciplines

Printed in Spain SECONDARY EDUCATION STUDENTS ’ DIFFICULTIES ON DATABASE DESIGN AND REMEDIAL TEACHING STRATEGIES

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