CompuThink 2022 Report - Policy recommendations

Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

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Strengthen the understanding of Computational Thinking as a foundational competence for students to become active participants in the digital world

Exploit the potential of Computational Thinking for fostering students’ problem solving in different domains

Strengthen synergies among stakeholders to boost quality computing education

Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

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Articulate a strategy for weaving Computational Thinking skills into the curriculum

Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

Integrate Computational Thinking in a continuum from primary school until the end of compulsory education in an age-appropriate way

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Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

Sustain the provision of professional development for upskilling teachers’ pedagogical-content knowledge in computing

Complement the provision of Computational Thinking professional development with a range of support measures

Prioritise assessment of Computational Thinking as a foundational competence

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Raise awareness about the purpose and benefits of developing Computational Thinking skills in the curriculum

Prioritise measures to address gender balance, equity and inclusion for qualitycomputing education

Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

Monitor and research the actual impact of integrating Computational Thinking skills in curricula

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Policy recommendations for integrating Computational Thinking skills into compulsory education

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