A lack of empirical research in the area of developing teacher pedagogical content knowledge and content knowledge in computational thinking

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Sourced from the future work and stated research gap of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals.

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• Global Trends in Computational Thinking in Curricula: A Comparative Review (2024) · International Conference on Computers in Education · doi

  future and Hsu, T.-C. (2019). A study of the readiness of implementing computational thinking in compulsory education in Taiwan. In S.-C. Kong & H. Abelson (Eds.), Computational Thinking Education (pp. 363-382). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6528-7_17 Kellow, J. M. (2018). Digital technologies in the New Zealand curriculum. Waikato Journal of Education, 23(2), 75-82. https://doi.org/10.15663/wje.v23i2.656 Lee, C.-S., & Chan, P.-Y. (2019). Mathematics learning: Perceptions toward the design of a website based on a fun computational thinking-based knowledge management framework. In S.-C. Kong & H. Abelson (pp. 183-199). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-6528-7_11 (Eds.), Computational Thinking Education Park, W., & Kwon, H. (2022). Research trends and issues including computational thinking in science education and mathematics education in the Republic of Korea. Journal of Baltic Science Education, 21(5), 875-887. https://doi.org/10.33225/jbse/22.21.875 Schroeder, U., Bergner, N., & Leonhardt, T. (2018). Paving the way for computer science in German schools. In H.-J. Böckenhauer, J. Hromkovič, R. Královič, & T. Schaub (Eds.), Hromkovič in Computer Science, 11011. Springer. (pp. 590-609). Lecture Notes

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  Keywords: education computational thinking https science springer kong abelson journal mathematics based computer hromkovi future readiness
• Unplugged but Connected: Linking Computational Thinking and Mathematical Problem-Solving in Primary Education (2026) · International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education · doi

  There is a gap in the research on how computational thinking and mathematical problem-solving appear together in primary education. Prior work has not fully investigated the relationship between computational thinking skills and problem-solving strategies in primary education. The study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between computational thinking and mathematical problem-solving in primary education.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there gap research computational thinking mathematical problem-solving appear
• Pedagogical strategies for teaching computational thinking in authentic contexts (2026) · International Journal of Technology and Design Education · doi

  A lack of empirical research in the area of developing teacher pedagogical content knowledge and content knowledge in computational thinking. Limited links between current resources and pedagogical practices and authentic contexts. A need for research that provides examples of how teachers support young children in developing computational thinking skills in authentic and culturally appropriate contexts.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: lack empirical research area developing teacher pedagogical content

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